Two or 3 days after your client's radiation exposure, signs of injury began to appear. The signs peaked in 2 to 3 weeks. What factor related to the diagnosis of Impaired skin integrity did the client experience?

1. hyperthermia
2. chemical substances
3. mechanical factors, such as shear
4. radiation


ANS: 4

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