A young mother is seen in the clinic with her young children. It is May, and the family is planning to go to the beach for vacation. Which of the following aspects of patient teaching is most important?
A) "Try to stay indoors as much as possible."
B) "Apply SPF 30 sunscreen to the children before sun exposure."
C) "Be sure that each child wears a hat at the beach."
D) "Apply Neosporin to any skin abrasions your children get."
B
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Dermatologists recommend sunscreen preparations that block both UVA and UVB and have a sun protective factor of SPF value 30 or higher. It is unnecessary to avoid all outdoor locations. The mother should apply a hat, but this advice is not the most important health promotion intervention; this does not prevent sun damage to most skin surfaces. The mother should be cautious with the application of Neosporin.
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