When the female patient undergoes intracavitary brachytherapy, the patient should be instructed to:
A) Encourage her children to visit.
B) Deep breathe and cough every 2 hours.
C) Consume a high-residue diet.
D) Keep the head of the bed no higher than 45 degrees.
Ans: B
Feedback: A patient receiving intracavitary radiation must stay on absolute bed rest but may move from side to side with the head of the bed raised to 15 degrees. Diet should be low residue to prevent frequent bowel movements. The patient should be encouraged to deep breathe, cough, flex, and extend the feet to reduce the incidence of complications of immobility. Visitors who are pregnant or under 18 years old are not allowed to visit.
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