Clients who undergo radiation therapy to the head and neck are at risk for several complications. What is the most likely complication of radiation to the head and neck?
A) Difficulty chewing and swallowing C) Chronic blood loss
B) Nausea and vomiting D) Malabsorption
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Radiation of the head and neck areas can result in altered or loss of taste, xerostomia, thick salivary secretions, difficulty swallowing and chewing, loss of teeth, mucositis, and stomatitis.
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