A client received a minor sunburn while on vacation. What is the nurse's best advice to this client?
1. "Call your health care provider for a prescription for pain medication."
2. "Apply a local anesthetic to the sunburned area."
3. "Apply emollients to keep the skin moist until it heals."
4. "Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) for pain."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The client does not need a prescription for pain medication.
Rationale 2: A local anesthetic will relieve the pain.
Rationale 3: Emollients will not stop the pain of the sunburn.
Rationale 4: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) are good medications, but they are indicated for severe sunburn.
Global Rationale: A local anesthetic will relieve the pain. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) are good medications, but they are indicated for severe sunburn. The client does not need a prescription for pain medication. Emollients will not stop the pain of the sunburn.
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