The nurse cares for an older male adult who has a malignant melanoma. Which interven-tion should the nurse implement for this man to prevent a recurrence or advancement of this condition in the future?
a. Place posters about sunscreen in the halls of his apartment building.
b. Promote application of sunscreen at his neighborhood health fair.
c. Tell him to schedule all outdoor activities after 4 PM daily.
d. Instruct him to wear sun-protective clothing and a hat at all times.
D
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A Incorrect. Placing posters is an intervention for a community nurse.
B Incorrect. Promoting sunscreen at a health fair is an intervention for a commu-nity nurse.
C Incorrect. Scheduling activities after a specific time can be impractical or im-possible.
D Correct. The nurse caring for an older adult in acute care instructs him to wear sun-protective garments at all times as well as an effective sunscreen to protect his skin against ultraviolet light to help prevent additional skin cancers.
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