A client is undergoing radiation therapy and says, "I will be so glad when this is over and I don't have to worry about my skin." What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Unfortunately, your skin will be perma-nently damaged from the radiation."
b. "You need to protect your skin from the sun for at least a year afterward."
c. "You can get a prescription for special lotions that reduce the effects of radia-tion."
d. "You're having skin problems? That is unusual; let me take a look at your skin."
B
Skin that has been in the path of external radiation is more susceptible to sun damage and must be protected from the sun for at least a year after completion of radiation therapy. Skin changes due to radiation are common but may not be permanent, depending on the amount of radiation absorbed. No one skin care product has been shown to significantly help radiation-related skin problems.
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