A client who is scheduled to undergo radiation for prostate cancer is admitted to the hospital by the registered nurse. Which statement by the client is most important to communicate to the physician?
A. "I am allergic to iodine."
B. "My urinary stream is very weak."
C. "My legs are numb and weak."
D. "I am incontinent when I cough."
Answer: C. "My legs are numb and weak."
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