A 35-year-old client is undergoing external beam radiation to the pelvis for treatment of uterine cancer. Choose which best describes the difference between routine side effects of radiation and radiation syndrome.
A 47-year-old client is preparing to undergo external beam radiation therapy for treatment of uterine cancer. The client says to the nurse, “I’m scared of doing this. Will it hurt?” Which response from the nurse is accurate?
Following radiation treatment for cancer, a client returns to the room and a sign is placed on the door that says, “Caution: Radioactive Material”. Choose the option that best describes how visitors should respond to this sign.
A nurse is caring for a client the morning after internal radiation therapy for treatment of uterine cancer in which an implant was placed. Which of the following actions demonstrate safe practice by the nurse? Select all that apply.
A 56-year-old client with ovarian cancer is undergoing external radiation therapy for treatment. Which of the following is appropriate for the nurse to teach the client about irradiated skin? Select all that apply.
A client who is receiving radiation treatments in the head and neck complains of a dry mouth after treatment. Which of the following pieces of advice would be best for the nurse to give to this client?
A client with a diagnosis of thyroid cancer has recently had internal radiation through brachytherapy. What should the nurse tell the client about visitors when this type of therapy is in place?
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving internal radiation therapy. The client’s implant was placed two days ago and is active. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to limit exposure to the implant?
A nurse is educating a client who is receiving external beam radiation to the chest while in the hospital. Which statement made by the client indicates proper understanding about care of the treatment site?
The nurse is caring for a client with breast cancer who underwent radiation therapy four weeks ago. The nurse should tell the client to look for what potential late effects of radiation therapy following the treatment? Select all that apply.
