The nurse is providing home care instructions to the mother of a child receiving radiation therapy. Which of the following statements, if made by the mother, indicates a need for further education?

Question

1. "I should dress my child in loose clothing."
2. "My child may need more rest periods because the radiation will cause fatigue."
3. "I won't need to limit the amount of sun that my child gets."
4. "I need to try to provide food and fluids to prevent dehydration."

Answer 1

3

Rationale: Sun protection is essential during radiation treatments. The child should not be ex-posed to sun during these treatments. "I should dress my child in loose clothing." "My child may need more rest periods because the radiation will cause fatigue." and "I need to try to provide food and fluids to prevent dehydration." are appropriate measures for the child during radiation therapy.