An eighth-grade class is taking a field trip to the beach to explore sea life. What should the school nurse suggest to the students to reduce the risk of sun exposure?
1. Go on the field trip in the evening.
2. Use SPF 15 lotion on their exposed skin.
3. Stay out of the water.
4. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
Answer: 2
1. It might be unrealistic to have a field trip in the evening to explore sea life.
2. SPF 15 lotion provides protection against the sun's most damaging ultraviolet radiation and would be the most practical of the suggestions.
3. There is no reason to stay out of the water.
4. Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants would be unrealistic if sea life is going to be explored.
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