Which Information Should the Nurse Include in Teaching a Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which information should the nurse include in teaching a patient who is scheduled for external beam radiation to the breast?

• A)The radiation therapy will take a week to complete.
• B)Careful skin care in the radiated area will be necessary.
• C)Visitors are restricted until the radiation therapy is completed.
• D)Wigs may be used until the hair regrows after radiation therapy.

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