A client states that he is going to relax on the beach between radiation treatments for laryngeal cancer to help his "mental status." What is the nurse's best response?
a. "You deserve to do something for your-self."
b. "Make sure someone is with you because you shouldn't be alone right now."
c. "Your skin can become severely burned, and you should not be out in the sun."
d. "You should make sure you use sunscreen that is at least SPF 15."
C
The client should stay out of the sun during treatment because the skin can become severely burned. Sunscreen may or may not help, but an SPF of 15 is low and does not provide adequate prevention.
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