A woman is receiving radiation via brachytherapy for endometrial cancer. Which statement by the woman indicates a need for further education about the procedure?
a. "I can go about my usual activities be-tween sessions."
b. "I might experience more fatigue than usual during therapy."
c. "I should report any fever over 100 de-grees to my doctor."
d. "I must stay away from my young grand-children for 6 weeks."
D
Brachytherapy is provided mostly on an outpatient basis, and the client does not have restrictions placed on her interactions with her family during this time. The radiologist inserts an applicator into the woman's uterus through which the radioactive isotope is placed for treatment. After the treatment, the isotope and the applicator are removed. The other statements show good under-standing of brachytherapy.
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