A 70-year-old patient is sunburned over much of the body. What self-care technique is MOST important to emphasize to an older adult to deal with the effects of sunburn?
1. increasing fluid intake
2. applying mild lotions
3. taking mild analgesics
4. maintaining warmth
Correct Answer: 1
Older adults are especially prone to dehydration; therefore, increasing fluid intake is especially important. The other measures help alleviate the manifestations of this minor burn, which include pain, skin redness, chills, and headache.
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