You ask your patient, who is exposed to sunlight daily, a number of questions so that together you can develop a realistic plan of care for the patient's skin and hair. Which question is the least helpful?
a. Do you wear a hat, visor, long sleeves, or pants in the sun?
b. Do you use a hair dryer, heated curlers, or curling iron?
c. How frequently do you cut your hair?
d. What strength of sunscreen product do you use?
C
Appropriate questions to ask an individual who is exposed to sunlight daily for many hours include options "a," "b," and "d." Skin care habits to prevent ultraviolet exposure include using sunblock with appropriate sun protection factor (SPF) and wearing a hat, visor, long sleeves, or pants. The use of a hair dryer, heated curlers, or a curling iron can result in dry, brittle hair with broken ends. Asking about how often the patient cuts her hair is not a helpful question because it is not relevant to her exposure to sunlight.
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