Jen Has Fair Skin, and Both Her Mother and Her

Jen has fair skin, and both her mother and her aunt have been treated for skin cancer. This coming weekend, Jen and her friends are planning an all-day outdoor hike near a high-elevation mountain lake; she expects there will be a mix of sun and shade on the trail and at the lakeshore beach. She is looking forward to the hike, but she wants to avoid getting a sunburn or any sun damage.
-Jen should do all of the following before leaving for the hike EXCEPT

A) buy or borrow a broad-brimmed hat.
B) consult the forecast for UV index to help determine how sunny it will be.
C) visit a tanning salon to get a light tan to protect her skin.
D) pack a full bottle of sunscreen in her backpack.

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