A nurse is caring for a 62-year-old female client with metastatic endometrial carcinoma receiving radiation therapy. What is a nursing consideration to be employed when caring for the skin of a client receiving radiation therapy?
A) Use only plain, tepid water on the irradiated skin.
B) Wear no clothing next to the irradiated skin.
C) Apply at least an SPF 8 sunscreen on the skin.
D) Use a cooling device on the treatment area.
A
Feedback:
Only plain, tepid water should be used on the irradiated skin. The client can wear cotton clothing next to the irradiated skin, because it will not irritate the skin. The client should apply at least an SPF 15 sunscreen on the skin: SPF 8 is not sufficient to protect this hypersensitive skin from sunburns. A cooling device should not be used on the treated area, because the skin will be highly sensitive.
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