Clients who receive radiation to the lower neck or midchest are at risk for several complications. What complication is common?
A) Mouth blindness C) Dumping syndrome
B) Esophagitis with dysphagia D) Chronic blood loss
B
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Potential complications related to radiation therapy of the lower neck and midchest include esophagitis with dysphagia in the acute stages and fibrosis; esophageal strictures and dysphagia as a delayed reaction.
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