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NCLEX-RN

Category - Physiological

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A nurse is planning care for a client undergoing radiation therapy. Before discharge, the nurse should inform the client about expected conditions after treatment, which do not include:

Fatigue
Anorexia
Skin redness and irritation
Nausea and vomiting

Explanation

Answer: C - Skin redness and irritation are not expected after a radiation therapy. The nurse should instruct the client to keep the affected area away from sunlight, to avoid applying lotions and creams to the affected skin, and to report or call the nurse if the skin redness does not improve after a few days. Fatigue, anorexia, and nausea and vomiting are common side effects of radiation.

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