The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client who will require radiation as a portion of the treatment regimen. Which topics should the nurse include in the teaching session related to long- term ramifications associated with this treatment option?
1. Scoliosis
2. Adhesions
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Visual impairment
5. Cardiotoxicity
1, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. Scoliosis is a long-term ramification associated with radiation treatment for cancer.
2. Adhesions are a long-term ramification associated with surgical intervention, not radiation treatment, for cancer.
3. Hypothyroidism is a long-term ramification associated with radiation treatment for cancer.
4. Visual impairment is a long-term ramification associated with surgical intervention, not radiation treatment, for cancer.
5. Cardiotoxicity is a long-term ramification associated with radiation treatment for cancer.
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