NU 300 FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers 100% Solved
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NU 300
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NU 300
NU 300 FINAL EXAM Questions and
Answers 100% Solved
care of patients with cancer - *chart 22-1: care of patient with radiation*
Reduced immunity and blood forming
o Cancer in the marrow suppresses WBC and RBC production
Motor and sensory deficits
o Invasion of bone, brain, nerves
o Pain
o B...
Skin Protection During Radiation Therapy - ✔✔• Wash the irradiated area
gently each day with either water or a mild soap and water as prescribed by
your radiologist.
• Use your hand rather than a washcloth to be gentler.
• Rinse soap thoroughly from your skin.
• If ink or dye markings are present to identify exactly where the beam of
radiation is to be focused, take care not to remove them.
• Dry the irradiated area with patting motions rather than rubbing motions;
use a clean, soft towel or cloth.
• Use only powders, ointments, lotions, or creams on your skin at the
radiation site that are prescribed by the radiation oncology department.
• Wear soft clothing over the skin at the radiation site.
• Avoid wearing belts, buckles, straps, or any type of clothing that binds or
rubs the skin at the radiation site.
• Avoid exposure of the irradiated area to the sun.
•Protect this area by wearing clothing over it.
•Try to go outdoors in the early morning or evening to avoid the more
intense sun rays.
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