The patient undergoing radiation treatment has developed dry desquamation of the skin over the treatment area

Question

How should the nurse care for this damaged skin? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Shave the area carefully to remove irritating hair or stubble.
2. Tape a light, absorbent bandage over the area to collect drainage.
3. Have the patient expose the area to 20 minutes of sunlight each day.
4. Cover the area with a hydrophilic moisturizing lotion.
5. Wash the area with lukewarm water only.

Answer 1

4,5
Rationale 1: The area should not be shaved.
Rationale 2: The use of tape should be avoided in this area.
Rationale 3: Sunlight should be avoided.
Rationale 4: A hydrophilic moisturizing lotion or ointment such as vitamin A and D ointment should be applied two or three times daily.
Rationale 5: Soaps should be avoided.