The patient receiving radiation therapy complains of the conspicuous markings on the skin.What can the nurse explain about these markings?
A) They are residues of the treatment and can be washed off.
B) They are caused by radiation and will fade in time.
C) They are indicators of the amount of radiation the patient is receiving.
D) They are gridlines for treatment and should be left on.
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