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?
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?
A client who has been receiving external radiation therapy for cancer complains to the nurse that his skin is sore and irritated after treatment. Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?
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?
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 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 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?
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.
