A nurse educating about skin cancer prevention should emphasize:

A) Tanning beds are safe

B) Using broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen, seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, and avoiding peak sun hours

C) Sunburn builds immunity

D) Only fair-skinned people need protection

Explanation

Skin cancer prevention: SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen (reapply q2h), seek shade (10am-4pm peak), protective clothing/hats/sunglasses, no tanning beds, regular skin self-exams (ABCDE of melanoma).

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