What will the nurse instruct a client who is recovering from a severe sunburn?
1. "Do not go out into the sun again; you are more susceptible to burn again."
2. "Apply a sunscreen with a high SPF (skin-protection factor) when in the sun."
3. "Use a water-soluble sunscreen the next time you go out into the sun."
4. "Apply lotion or oil to your skin the next time you go out into the sun."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: It is not necessary to avoid the sun, but precautions should be taken.
Rationale 2: The SPF should be at least 15; higher is better.
Rationale 3: Sunscreens should be water-resistant, not water-soluble.
Rationale 4: Lotion or oil keeps the skin moist but would not prevent another sunburn.
Global Rationale: The SPF should be at least 15; higher is better. It is not necessary to avoid the sun, but precautions should be taken. Sunscreens should be water-resistant, not water-soluble. Lotion or oil keeps the skin moist but would not prevent another sunburn.
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