The family of a 4-month-old infant will be vacationing at the beach. The best recommendation to this family is to:
a. Use sun block on the infant's nose and ear tips.
b. Use a topical sunscreen product with a sun protective factor of 15.
c. Expose the infant to the sun for 15-minute increments.
d. Keep the infant in total shade at all times.
ANS: D
The infant should be kept out of the sun or physically shaded from it. Fabric with a tight weave, such as cotton, offers good protection. Infants should be covered with clothing or kept in the shade to prevent sun damage to the delicate skin at all times. The blocker can protect the nose and ear tips, but none of the infant's skin should be exposed even for short time periods. Sunscreens should not be used extensively on infants younger than 6 months.
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