What advice should you give Hanna about her decision? Check all that apply. You and your friend Hanna are excited about a Spring Break trip to the beach. On the first morning at the beach you apply sunblock, Hanna does not bother doing the same thing. When you ask about her decision, she tells you that she never puts on sunblock when coming to the beach because she feels it is a waste of time. Besides, she wants to get a base tan before summer. "You are increasing your risk for skin cancer." "At least having a base tan will prevent you from further skin damage." "A terrible sunburn can form on your body." "Your skin will age a lot faster than normal." "It is okay if you do not wear sunblock now, but you should put some on this afternoon."

Health · Middle School · Thu Jan 21 2021

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Answer: The advice that should be given to Hanna includes the following:

1. "You are increasing your risk for skin cancer." - Without sunblock, Hanna's skin is exposed to harmful UV rays which increase the risk of developing skin cancer. 2. "A terrible sunburn can form on your body." - Without protection, Hanna is at risk of getting a severe sunburn which can be painful and damaging to her skin. 3. "Your skin will age a lot faster than normal." - Exposure to UV rays can cause premature aging of the skin, including wrinkles and age spots.

However, one piece of advice that should not be given to Hanna is: "At least having a base tan will prevent you from further skin damage." This is a common misconception. A base tan does not protect against UV damage and may give a false sense of security, which can lead to less protective behavior.

Lastly, the advice about not wearing sunblock for now and putting some on later, "It is okay if you do not wear sunblock now, but you should put some on this afternoon." is not completely correct. The sun's rays can be harmful at any time of day when the sun is up, and protection should be used consistently. She should be encouraged to apply sunblock as soon as possible and to reapply it every two hours or after swimming or sweating.