The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Undergoing External Radiation

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client undergoing external radiation and has developed a dry desquamation of the skin in the treatment area. Which of the following client statements indicates that the nurse's teaching about management of the skin reaction hasbeeneffective?

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

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