A patient who is receiving radiation therapy for lung cancer complains of ongoing fatigue. What should be included in the teaching for this patient?
1. This is a complication of radiation therapy and will continue for years.
2. There is nothing that can help the fatigue.
3. Frequent rest periods and good nutrition can help with the fatigue.
4. Restricting caloric intake often helps with the fatigue.
Correct Answer: 3
Adequate rest and nutrition are important to alleviate the symptoms of radiation fatigue, which is common in patients who are receiving radiation therapy for lung cancer. The fatigue is generally temporary. The fatigue effects due to radiation do not last for years, only during treatment. Restricting calories would only contribute to continued fatigue.
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