When a client who has Hodgkin's lymphoma is having radiation therapy or chemotherapy, it is important for the nurse to:
a. encourage a fluid intake of at least 2,500 mL
b. encourage increased activity when possible
c. provide a low-calorie diet
d. provide a high-carbohydrate diet
A
During therapy, the client is on a high-calorie, high-protein diet. Encourage an intake of 2,500 mL of fluid per day to prevent the formation of renal stones.
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