The patient is receiving external radiation for a malignant tumor of the head and neck. For which of the following side effects should the nurse assess from the radiation treatment?
A) Impaired nutritional status
B) Pink oral mucosa
C) Diarrhea
D) Alopecia
Ans: A
Feedback: Alterations in oral mucosa, change/loss of taste, pain, and dysphasia often occur as a result of radiotherapy to the head and neck. The patient is at an increased risk of impaired nutritional status.
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