The nurse is teaching a patient skin care to prevent cancer. Which of the following instructions would be appropriate regarding time of day to avoid the sun?
a. 7 to 9 a.m.
b. 9 to 10 a.m.
c. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
d. 2 to 4 p.m.
ANS: C
If exposure to the sun is necessary, exposure should be avoided during its highest intensity (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
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