The nurse provides education to a client about to undergo external radiation therapy.Which statement by the client reassures the nurse that the teaching has been effective?
A) "I am using ointment to keep my skin from drying out."
B) "I wash the irradiated area with deodorant soap."
C) "My diet is high in protein, and I drink at least 2000 ml of fluid a day."
D) "I wash off the markings for the radiation site after each treatment."

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To maintain good nutrition,the woman should eat high-protein meals or use protein supplements and should have a high daily fluid intake of 2 to 3 L.The woman is counseled about good skin care and taught to avoid soaps,ointments,cosmetics,and deodorants because these may contain metals that would alter the radiation dose she receives.Markings may be made to indicate the exact location needed for irradiation and should remain until the treatment is complete.

The Nurse Provides Education to a Client About to Undergo