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Priority Concepts: Client Education; Tissue Integrity
Reference: Skidmore-Roth (2017), p. 1287.

442. Answer: 4

Rationale: Sunscreens are most effective when applied at least 30 minutes before
exposure to the sun so that they can penetrate the skin. All sunscreens should be
reapplied after swimming or sweating.
Test-Taking Strategy: Knowledge that sunscreens need to penetrate the skin will
assist in eliminating options 2 and 3. Next, noting the strategic words, most effective,
will assist in directing you to the correct option.
Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying
Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Integrated Process: Teaching and Learning
Content Area: Pharmacology: Integumentary: Sunscreens
Health Problem: Adult Health: Integumentary: Burns
Priority Concepts: Client Education; Safety
Reference: Lewis et al. (2017), pp. 408-409.

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