A nurse is providing education in a community setting about general measures to avoid excessive sun exposure. Which of the following recommendations is appropriate?
A. Wear loosely woven clothing for added ventilation
B. Apply sunscreen only after going in the water
C. Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more before sun exposure
D. Avoid peak exposure hours from 9am to 1pm
Correct Answer: C. Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more before sun exposure
Option C: According to The American Academy of Dermatology A sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or higher should be worn on all sun-exposed skin surfaces is recommended as a protection against ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays.
Option A: Tightly woven clothing, protective hats, and sunglasses are recommended to decrease sun exposure. Sun Tanning parlors should be avoided.
Option B: It should be applied 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure and reapplied after being in the water.
Option D: Peak sun exposure usually occurs between 10 am to 2 pm.
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