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 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?
B. “Use 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.”
Correct Answer: C. “Apply sunscreen even on overcast days.”
Sunscreen should be applied even on overcast days because the sun’s rays are as damaging then as on sunny days. Apply sunscreen to dry skin 15 minutes before going outside. Use at least 1 oz (2 tablespoons or enough to fill a shot glass) to cover the exposed areas of the body. Don’t overlook often-forgotten places like the scalp, the back of the neck, the tops of the feet, and the ears. Reapply the sunscreen every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating, or towel-drying. Use a lip balm with an SPF of at least 15 too.
Option A: The sun is strongest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daylight saving time) — not from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun exposure should be minimized during these hours. Wear protective clothing such as loose shirts with long sleeves, long pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and shoes. Keep in mind that clothes don’t protect the skin completely from the sun’s rays, so wear sunscreen too.
Option B: The nurse should recommend sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 15. Choose a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more that’s waterproof or water-resistant. Never seek out the sun to get a tan. Like sunburn, a suntan damages the skin.
Option D: Sitting in the shade when at the beach doesn’t guarantee protection against sunburn because sand, concrete, and water can reflect more than half the sun’s rays onto the skin. Head indoors right away if the skin starts to ache or tingle.
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