A patient undergoing external radiation has developed a dry desquamation of the skin in the treatment area. The nurse teaches the patient about management of the skin reaction. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates the teaching was effective?
a. "I can buy some aloe vera gel to use on the area."
b. "I will expose the treatment area to a sun lamp daily."
c. "I can use ice packs to relieve itching in the treatment area."
d. "I will scrub the area with warm water to remove the scales."
ANS: A
Aloe vera gel and cream may be used on the radiated skin area. Ice and sunlamps may injure the skin. Treatment areas should be cleaned gently to avoid further injury.
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