The client receiving radiotherapy complains of increased fatigue. The nurse understands that the most significant reason for this symptom is related to which factor?
A) The cancer is advancing to other tissues.
B) Cancer cells are dying at a high rate.
C) Radiation suppresses red blood cell production.
D) Fighting off infection can be exhausting.
C
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Radiation treatment can suppress blood cell production, leading to low RBC, WBC, and platelet counts. Anemia can result in fatigue and lack of energy. With a low WBC count, infection is a concern but specific to fatigue. Advancing cancers can cause fatigue but not as significant during active treatment.
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