The family of a 4-month-old infant will be vacationing at the beach. Which should the nurse teach the family about exposure of the infant to the sun?
a. Use sun block on the infant's nose and ear tips.
b. Use topical sunscreen product with a sun protective factor of 15.
c. The infant can be exposed 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 be physically shaded from it. Fabric with a tight weave, such as cotton, offers good protection. Infants should be covered with clothing or in the shade to prevent sun damage on 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. Sunscreens should not be used extensively on infants younger than 6 months.
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