A 59-year-old client is undergoing radiation treatment for uterine cancer. Which of the following best describes an acute adverse effect following external radiation therapy to this area?
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.
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 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?
The nurse is caring for a client who underwent external beam radiation for breast cancer. The client complains of skin irritation at the site. Which of the following recommendations is appropriate for the nurse to make?
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 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.
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.
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 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?
