The nurse is teaching a client who is undergoing brachytherapy about what to immediately report to her health care provider. Which signs and symptoms would be included in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Constipation for 3 days
b. Temperature of 99 ° F
c. Abdominal pain
d. Visible blood in the urine
e. Heavy vaginal bleeding
ANS: C, D, E
Health teaching for a client having brachytherapy should emphasize reporting abdominal pain, visible blood in the urine, and heavy vaginal bleeding. Severe diarrhea (not constipation), urethral burning, extreme fatigue, and a fever over 100 ° F should also be reported.
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