A nurse discusses the risks of repeated sun exposure with a young-adult patient. Which response will the nurse most expect from this patient?
a. "I should consider participating in a health fair about safe sun practices."
b. "I'll make an appointment with my doctor right away for a full skin check."
c. "I've had this mole my whole life. So what if it changed color? My skin is fine."
d. "I have a mole that has been bothering me. I'll call my family doctor for an appointment to get it checked."
ANS: C
Most typically young adults would say that their skin is fine. Young adults often ignore physical symptoms and often postpone seeking health care. Making an appointment right away with the doctor and participating in health fairs are not typical behaviors of young adults for the same reason.
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