A Child with a Brain Tumor Is Undergoing Radiation Therapy

question 11

Multiple Choice

A child with a brain tumor is undergoing radiation therapy.What should the nurse include in the discharge instructions to the child's parents? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Apply over-the-counter creams to the area daily.
• B) Avoid excessive skin exposure to the sun.
• C) Use a washcloth when cleaning the area receiving radiation.
• D) Plan for adequate rest periods for the child.
• E) A darkening of the skin receiving radiation is expected.

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment or statistical model that are manipulated or categorized to observe their effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment or model whose value is affected or determined by other variables, typically the outcome or response variable.

Y-intercept

The point where a line or curve intersects the y-axis of a graph.

Intercept

The value where a regression line crosses the y-axis, indicating the predicted value when all independent variables are zero.