A child is scheduled to undergo radiation therapy as part of his ...

[s.tung]

A child is scheduled to undergo radiation therapy as part of his treatment plan for newly diagnosed cancer.
 
  After teaching the child and parents about this treatment, the nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the parents state which of the following?
  A) We should not wash off the markings on his skin.
  B) He can use petroleum jelly if the skin becomes reddened.
  C) He needs to use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more.
  D) He should not apply deodorant to the treatment site.

Question 2

A new mother asks what she can do to help her infant sleep through the night. The nurse should instruct the mother to:
 
  a. avoid talking to the infant and keep the room quiet during night feedings.
  b. bring the infant into a well-lighted room for the feeding.
  c. change the infant's diaper after the feeding to prevent waking the infant later in the night.
  d. play with the infant after the feeding before putting the infant back into the crib.

[owenfalvey]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A
Decreasing stimulation of the infant during and after the bedtime feeding will assist the infant in establishing a normal sleep pattern.

[s.tung]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[dantucker]

Excellent