A child is scheduled to undergo radiation therapy as part of his treatment plan for newly diagnosed cancer. After teaching the child and parents about this treatment, the nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the parents state:
A) "We should not wash off the markings on his skin."
B) "He can use petroleum jelly if the skin becomes reddened."
C) "He needs to use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more."
D) "He should not apply deodorant to the treatment site."
Ans: B
Aqueous creams and moisturizers may be used on the skin, but not petroleum jelly. Markings on the skin should not be removed or washed off. During and after radiation treatment, the skin will be more photosensitive so the child should use a high-SPF sunscreen of 30 or more. Deodorants and perfumed lotions should not be applied to the radiation treatment site.
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