The nurse is teaching a patient skin care to prevent cancer. Which time of day should the patient instruct to avoid the sun?
a. 7 to 9 a.m.
b. 9 to 10 a.m.
c. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
d. 2 to 4 p.m.
ANS: C
If exposure to the sun is necessary, exposure should be avoided during its highest intensity (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). A. B. The sun is less intense during these hours. D. The sun remains intense during these hours however the patient also needs to avoid the sun between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm.
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