To help decrease the threat of a melanoma in a blonde-haired, fair-skinned patient at risk, the nurse would advise the patient to do which of the following?
a. Apply sunscreen 1 hour prior to exposure.
b. Drink plenty of water to prevent hot skin.
c. Use vitamins to help prevent sunburn by replacing lost nutrients.
d. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes prior to exposure.
ANS: D
Wearing sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended by the National Cancer Institute. Drinking water will help with heat exhaustion but will not prevent melanoma. Green tea, fish oil, soy products, and vitamin E are thought to be helpful in minimizing the risk of developing melanoma; however, vitamins do not prevent burn.
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