A Patient Has Experienced a Grade 2 Reaction to Radiation

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient has experienced a grade 2 reaction to radiation in the axilla.Which of the following would be an inappropriate treatment for a patient with this diagnosis?

• A) active and passive range motion from the shoulder
• B) skin cream to the area
• C) use of antiperspirants
• D) washing the area daily with water and gentle soap

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Definitions:

Role Overload

Occurs when too much work is expected of the individual.

Negative Support

Assistance or backing that ultimately has detrimental effects on the recipient or does not lead to positive outcomes.

Listeners

Individuals who engage in the act of attentively hearing sounds or receiving messages.

Performance Norm

Performance norm sets expectations for how hard members work and what the team should accomplish.