A woman who is receiving radiation therapy for treatment of stage I cervical cancer is experiencing diarrhea. She contacts the oncology advice nurse. The advice nurse recommends that the woman (select all that apply):
a. Eat five or six small meals a day instead of three large meals
b. Eat cooked vegetables instead of raw vegetables
c. Use baby wipes instead of toilet paper
d. Reduce fluid intake to four glasses of water
ANS: a, b, c
Radiation damages the cells of the intestines. Interventions are aimed at decreasing stress on the intestines such as eating small, frequent meals and foods low in fiber. Baby wipes help reduce irritation to the anal area. A person should increase fluid intake to compensate for fluid loss caused by the diarrhea.
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