Skin cancer

All of the following are risk factors associated with skin cancer except:

• light eyes and blonde hair

• brown eyes and olive skin

• red hair and green eyes

• frequent tanning

What are interventions that can be used to prevent skin cancer?

• Avoid sun exposure

• Wear protective clothing

• Get a base tan before going to the beach

• Wear sunscreen every day

A client had an incisional biopsy for suspected melanoma. What nursing interventions would be implemented?

• Apply pressure to the site for 5-10

• Assess CBC, BMP, LFTs

• Assess pain and discomfort

• Provide emotional support

A client with melanoma presents with shortness of breath and altered mental status. What is the possible cause?

Possible causes of AMS and shortness of breath: Metastases to the lungs, infection. AMS: hypoxia or mets to brain.