The nurse is assisting with a skin examination for a patient. The patient asks, "I love the sun, why is everyone so concerned about sun exposure?" Which answer by the nurse is best?
A) "Sun exposure will cause the skin to age and wrinkle."
B) "The sun gives off ultraviolet (UV) rays that destroy vitamin D."
C) "Melanin pigment is a barrier against UV exposure."
D) "UV rays are mutagenic and can cause skin cancers."
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