The nurse has instructed a client who is about to begin external radiation therapy in how to maintain optimal skin integrity during therapy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction?
A. "I need to keep the sun off the radiation site."
B. "I can use over-the-counter cortisone cream on the radiation site if it gets red."
C. "I need to be careful not to wash off the marks that the radiologist made on my skin."
D. "I need to wash the skin at the radiation site with a mild soap and water and pat it dry."
Ans: B. "I can use over-the-counter cortisone cream on the radiation site if it gets red."
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