Posted: January 15th, 2018

Severe sunburn : 3 best ways to prevent skin damage

A male client comes to the physician’s office for treatment of severe sunburn.

The nurse takes this opportunity to discuss the importance of protecting the skin from the sun’s damaging rays. Which instruction would best prevent skin damage?

A. “Minimize sun exposure from 1 to 4 p.m. when the sun is strongest.”
B. “Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 6 or higher.”
C. “Apply sunscreen even on overcast days.”
D. “When at the beach, sit in the shade to prevent sunburn.”