Author Question: A child undergoing radiation therapy for cancer has a nursing diagnosis of risk for impaired skin ... (Read 78 times)

tingc95 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A child undergoing radiation therapy for cancer has a nursing diagnosis of risk for impaired skin integrity. What is a priority nursing action?

1. Cover the wound with a sterile dressing.
2. Use mild soap on the radiation area.
3. Use water to cleanse the area and leave markings on the skin.
4. Use antiseptic soap to cleanse the area.

Question 2

The nurse anticipates that the sweat test in a child suspected of having cystic fibrosis will show higher than normal levels of: (Select all that apply.)

a. Potassium
b. Magnesium
c. Sodium
d. Chloride
e. Albumin

tanna.moeller · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. The diagnosis is a risk, so an actual wound would not be present.
2. Soap may irritate the skin, and the markings are needed for future radiation treatments.
3. Water will not irritate the skin, and the markings are needed for future radiation treatments.
4. Antiseptic soap will irritate the skin, and the markings are needed for future radiation treatments.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
The sweat of a child with cystic fibrosis has higher than normal levels of sodium, potassium, and chloride.