Author Question: The nurse is providing home care instructions to the mother of a child receiving radiation therapy. ... (Read 76 times)

Marty · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

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?

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.

Question 2

The client with a burn injury is applying mafenide (Sulfamylon) to the wound. The client calls the physician's office and tells the nurse that the medication is uncomfortable and is causing a burning sensation. The nurse instructs the client to:

1. Discontinue the medication.
2. Apply a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site.
3. Continue with the treatment, as this is expected.
4. Come to the office to see the physician immediately.

Joy Chen · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 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.

Answer to Question 2

3

Rationale: Mafenide is used to treat partial- and full-thickness burns. It is bacteriostatic for both gram-negative and gram-positive organisms present in avascular tissues. The client should be warned that the medication will cause local discomfort and burning. The nurse does not instruct a client to alter a medication prescription (discontinue the medication and apply a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site). It is not necessary that the client see the physician immediately at this time.