The nurse is assisting with a community education program on prevention of skin cancer. Which of the following factors should the nurse teach patients may contribute to the development of skin malignancies? (Select all that apply.)
a. Immunosuppressive therapy
b. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays
c. High-fat diet
d. Fair skin
e. Use of sunscreen preparations
ANS: A, B, D
The major cause of skin malignancies is overexposure to UV rays, most commonly sunlight. Other factors include being fair skinned and blue eyed; genetic tendencies; history of x-ray therapy; exposure to certain chemical agents (e.g., arsenic, paraffin, coal tar); burn scars; chronic osteomyelitis; and immunosuppressive therapy. High-fat diet is a risk factor for some cancers (colon and breast), but there is no evidence at this time that it contributes to skin cancer. Sunscreen protects against skin cancer.
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