What information should a nurse provide to a patient with vitiligo receiving phototherapy?
a. "Expose yourself to the sun for several hours before treatment to acclimate the skin surface."
b. "Wear protective clothing."
c. "Wear loose clothing such as sleeveless T-shirts and shorts after the treatment."
d. "Leave off sunglasses after treatment so your eyes can more quickly accommo-date."
B
Eight hours before and after each treatment, the patient should wear protective clothing, sun-glasses, and sunscreen to decrease added ultraviolet exposure from other sources.
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A. 150 mg B. 450 mg C. 1,000 mg D. 1,500 mg
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