A patient is receiving radiation therapy for squamous-cell carcinoma of the cervix. The nurse should be aware of which of the following side effects of radiation therapy?
A) Migraine headaches
B) Severe pain
C) Abdominal cramping
D) Constipation
Ans: C
Feedback: Side effects of radiation therapy include diarrhea and abdominal cramping, fatigue, and urinary frequency and urgency. Radiation therapy is typically not a painful procedure. Migraine headaches do not commonly occur with radiation therapy.
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A) 0.59 B) 1.13 C) 1.79 D) 2.45
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A person currently in an abusive relationship tells a nurse, "My partner is really sorry for hitting me and wants to come back and be part of the family again.". The nurse should provide which intervention?
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