The nurse is constructing a teaching plan about fatigue management for a patient who is taking radiation treatments. Which information should the nurse include?
a. Prioritize activities and alternate rest with periods of activity.
b. Plan to spend at least 4 to 5 hours of the day in bed.
c. Discontinue pain medications that may cause drowsiness.
d. Avoiding snacking in between meals.
A
Prioritizing activities is essential to balance energy with expenditure. These patients should not spend long periods of daytime in bed, and they should increase fluids and plan between-meal snacks to keep energy up.
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