A Patient Undergoing External Radiation Has Developed a Dry Desquamation

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient undergoing external radiation has developed a dry desquamation of the skin in the treatment area. The nurse knows that teaching about management of the skin reaction has been effective when the patient says

• A) "I can use ice packs to relieve itching in the treatment area."
• B) "I can buy a steroid cream to use on the itching area."
• C) "I will expose the treatment area to a sun lamp daily."
• D) "I will scrub the area with warm water to remove the scales."

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