A client in the oncology clinic reports her family is frustrated at her ongoing fatigue 4 months after radiation therapy for breast cancer. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Are you getting adequate rest and sleep each day?"
b. "It is normal to be fatigued even for years afterward."
c. "This is not normal and I'll let the provider know."
d. "Try adding more vitamins B and C to your diet."
ANS: B
Regardless of the cause, radiation-induced fatigue can be debilitating and may last for months or years after treatment has ended. Rest and adequate nutrition can affect fatigue, but it is most important that the client understands this is normal.
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