Family members at a reunion on the beach return from a long walk with sunburn on their shoulders and feet. Which of the following recommendations will the nurse make?

A. "Apply hydrocortisone cream to the area to reduce swelling."
B. "Soak your feet in cool water and apply cold cloths to your shoulders for 20 minutes, then apply aloe vera ointment."
C. "Take oral antihistamines to help reduce the chance of blistering."
D. "Apply butter to the area to stop the burn."


B

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