A Patient Is Undergoing External Radiation Therapy on an Outpatient

A patient is undergoing external radiation therapy on an outpatient basis for treatment of Hodgkin's disease. After 2 weeks of treatment, he tells the nurse that he is so tired he can hardly get out of bed in the morning. Which is an appropriate goal for him?

A) Frequent rest periods are helpful.
B) Exercise vigorously when fatigue is not as noticeable.
C) Maintain bed rest until the radiation treatment is completed.
D) Consult with a psychiatrist for treatment of depression.