A Patient with Hodgkin's Lymphoma Who Is Undergoing External Radiation

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with Hodgkin's lymphoma who is undergoing external radiation therapy tells the nurse,"I am so tired I can hardly get out of bed in the morning." Which intervention should the nurse add to the plan of care?

• A)Minimize activity until the treatment is completed.
• B)Establish time to take a short walk almost every day.
• C)Consult with a psychiatrist for treatment of depression.
• D)Arrange for delivery of a hospital bed to the patient's home.

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