In the Nursing Interventions for a Patient Receiving External Radiation

question 1

Multiple Choice

In the nursing interventions for a patient receiving external radiation treatments for a malignancy, the nurse must remember to

• A) cleanse with soap and water the areas of entry or "ports" marked by the radiologist.
• B) apply some form of ointment with a metallic base to the area of entry each time the patient goes for x-ray treatments.
• C) instruct the patient to avoid irritating the "ports" by not lying on that part of the body and not wearing constricting clothing.
• D) isolate the patient so he will not expose others to radiation.

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