A client is at high risk for developing skin cancer but will not perform total skin self-examination (TSSE) consistently. Which nursing intervention is the most important?
a. Reinforce previous teaching on the TSSE technique.
b. Teach the client the dangers of skin can-cer.
c. Determine whether the client has a partner to help.
d. Carefully document all existing skin le-sions.
C
Research shows that an important factor in compliance with TSSE is having a partner with whom to work while performing the assessment.
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