The patient receiving radiation therapy often has conspicuous ...

[Sportsfan2111]

The patient receiving radiation therapy often has conspicuous skin markings left on the skin after treatment. What is the most appropriate nursing implication regarding these markings?
 
  a. They are residue of the treatment and must be washed off.
  b. They are caused by radiation and will be permanent.
  c. They indicate an allergic reaction and should be reported.
  d. They are guidelines for treatment and should be left on.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with acute pericarditis. What nursing management would be instituted to minimize complications?
 
  A) The nurse keeps the patient isolated to prevent nosocomial infections.
  B) The nurse encourages coughing and deep breathing.
  C) The nurse helps the patient with activity restrictions until the pain and fever subside.
  D) The nurse encourages increased fluid intake until dehydration is resolved.

[macybarnes]

Answer to Question 1

D
When external radiation is planned, the specific area on the body is marked to indicate the part at which external radiation will be directed. These markings must not be washed off.

Answer to Question 2

C