An African-American client tells the nurse of plans to bask in the sun on an upcoming vacation. The nurse questions the client about sunscreen use. Which of the following responses indicates the need for further education?

Question

1. "The melanocytes in my subcutaneous tissue will protect me from sun damage.".
2. "I will avoid the sun between the peak hours of 10 am and 4 pm.
3. "Sunscreen is important to wear during all daytime hours.".
4. "I can still experience sun damage despite my dark skin tones.".

Answer 1

1. "The melanocytes in my subcutaneous tissue will protect me from sun damage.".

Rationale:
Melanocytes are located in the epidermal skin layers, not the subcutaneous tissue. While the melanocytes in darker skin offer increased protection, the risk for skin cancer remains and sunscreen should be worn. The other client responses are correct.