Question

a nurse is assisting with the development of a program to educate clients about measures to reduce the risk of skin cancer. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? re - apply sunscreen every 4 hr during sun exposure. wear a sun visor instead of a hat when outside in the sun. avoid exposure to the midday sun. use a tanning booth instead of sunbathing outdoors.

Explanation:

To determine the correct instruction for reducing skin cancer risk:

• Re - applying sunscreen every 4 hours is incorrect; it should be every 2 hours during sun exposure.
• A sun visor provides less sun protection than a hat, so wearing a visor instead of a hat is not a good measure.
• Tanning booths also expose the skin to harmful UV radiation, so using a tanning booth instead of outdoor sunbathing is not a valid risk - reducing measure.
• The midday sun has the strongest UV radiation. Avoiding exposure to the midday sun (usually considered to be from around 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) is an effective way to reduce the risk of skin cancer as it minimizes the skin's exposure to harmful UV rays.

Answer:

C. Avoid exposure to the midday sun.