A nurse would instruct a client who experienced widespread first-degree sunburn to
a. apply a water-based emollient after bathing.
b. avoid the use of aspirin or ibuprofen.
c. soak in cold baths for 20 minutes at a time.
d. use over-the-counter local anesthetics.
A
Tepid tap water baths are indicated for large sunburned areas. After a bath or soak, the client should apply water-based emollients. Over-the-counter remedies containing local anesthetics, such as benzocaine, dibucaine (Nupercaine), and lidocaine (Xylocaine), should be avoided because they are rarely effective and can induce contact sensitivity. A prostaglandin inhibitor such as aspirin may be used to reduce the erythema and inflammation in adults.
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