A patient at risk for the development of skin cancer is discussing sun exposure prevention with the nurse. What guidelines should the nurse offer? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Limit the time spent in the sun between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
2. Sunglasses should wrap around the face.
3. Apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more.
4. The higher the sunscreen rating, the less the protection provided.
5. When swimming, sunscreen should be reapplied every 4 hours.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: The patient should be taught to seek shade during midday.
Rationale 2: Sun exposure can occur through the sides of sunglasses unless they wrap around the head.
Rationale 3: The higher the level of the sunscreen's rating, the greater the protection, but a minimum of 15 is recommended.
Rationale 4: The higher the level of the sunscreen's rating, the greater the protection, but a minimum of 15 is recommended.
Rationale 5: When swimming, sunscreen should be reapplied hourly.
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