A 19-year-old college student is seen in the office due to severe sunburn. The physician has asked you to provide patient education on preventing sunburn in the future. Which of the following statements should you include in your teaching?
A. "Avoid sunbathing between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m."
B. b."Apply sunscreen once every 8 hours."
C. "Always keep your arms and legs below the level of your heart."
D. "Restrict your fluid intake while you are out in the sun."
E. "You do not need to get out of the sun until your skin begins to turn pink."
A. "Avoid sunbathing between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m."
Advise the patient to stay out of direct sunlight between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. because the sun's rays are strongest during that period.
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