A client is receiving brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the client's care plan?
a. Reassure the client that erectile dysfunc-tion does not occur with brachytherapy.
b. Help the client plan activities interspersed with rest periods during the day.
c. Remind the client that while hospitalized, he cannot have any visitors.
d. Discuss hospice philosophy and availabil-ity with the client and family.
B
Fatigue is common throughout treatment and may continue for several months after treatment has concluded. The client will need to learn to manage the fatigue; this can include spacing ac-tivities and planning for rest periods throughout the day. Erectile dysfunction can occur as a side effect of brachytherapy. This procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis, and the client does not pose a danger to others. Brachytherapy is often a first-line treatment choice, so discus-sion of hospice is not appropriate at this time.
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