The nurse provides a seminar on the impact of the sun on the skin with a group of older community members. Which statement indicates the older clients understood the education?
1. "It is important to wear sunscreen all the time."
2. "The sun should be avoided at all times."
3. "African Americans can not experience sun damage."
4. "The melanocytes in the subcutaneous tissue protect the skin from sun damage."
1. "It is important to wear sunscreen all the time."
Explanation: 1. Sunscreen is important to wear during all daytime hours. This statement indicates that additional teaching is not necessary.
2. The sun should be avoided only between the peak hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This statement does indicate that additional teaching is necessary.
3. African Americans can experience sun damage despite the dark skin tones. This statement does indicate that additional teaching is necessary.
4. Melanocytes are located in the epidermal skin layers and not the subcutaneous tissue. This statement indicates that additional teaching is necessary.
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