The nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client receiving radiation and chemotherapy for cancer. Which statement indicates that teaching provided to the family has been effective?
1. "The client is permitted to take short walks in the neighborhood."
2. "We will wear masks at all times when around the client."
3. "We plan to take the whole family to the grocery store this Saturday."
4. "We will make sure the client has a high-fiber diet."
Answer: 1
1. It is appropriate to consider mild exercise for the client who is taking chemotherapy as long as the client is protected from large numbers of people.
2. It is not necessary for the family to wear masks unless a member has a respiratory infection.
3. It would not be appropriate to take the client to the grocery store, where she might be exposed to people who are ill.
4. A high-carbohydrate and high-protein diet is more appropriate for the client on chemotherapy. Many drugs cause vomiting and diarrhea, and a high-fiber diet would exacerbate the diarrhea.
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