A patient develops fatigue related to radiation therapy. Which intervention is most appropriate?
a. Encourage moderate exercise between radiation treatments.
b. Encourage the patient to prioritize activities around frequent rest periods.
c. Encourage larger portions of foods rich with calories and protein.
d. Discuss the patient's views concerning blood transfusion.
ANS: B
Spacing activities with rest can help the patient have the energy to do activities that are important to him or her. Exercise is not appropriate at this time. Food may be appropriate if the patient has lost weight, but there is no evidence of weight loss in the data. It is not the nurse's role to diagnose need for blood transfusion.
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