Which client is at greater risk for the development of skin cancer? A. The African American...
Which client is at greater risk for the development of skin cancer?
A. The African American male who lives in the northeast
B. The elderly Hispanic female who moved from Mexico as a
child
C. The client who has a family history of basal cell
carcinoma
D. The client with fair complexion who cannot get a tan
what is the rationale for the answer chosen ?
Homework Answers
Exposure to ultraviolet rays causes skin cancer. People with lower melanin levels are at risk for UV rays entering the layers of skin and damage the membranes causing skin cancers. The client with a fair complexion who cannot get tan has a greater risk for developing skin cancer among the given criteria. Option D is the correct answer.
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