Multiple Choice
A fair-skinned 32-year-old patient whose mother recently died from malignant melanoma asks the nurse, "What can I do to prevent malignant melanoma from developing?" The best response by the nurse is that
A) malignant melanoma is a relatively rare type of skin cancer.
B) the patient is at high risk for melanoma because of family history.
C) the avoidance of excessive sun exposure will decrease risk.
D) individuals with fair skin and blue eyes are at increased risk.
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