A nurse is caring for a 62-year-old female client diagnosed with metastatic endometrial carcinoma receiving radiation therapy. What nursing consideration should be employed when caring for the skin of this client?
A) Use only plain, tepid water on the irradiated skin.
B) Wear no clothing next to the irradiated skin.
C) Apply at least an SPF 8 sunscreen on the skin.
D) Use a cooling device on the treatment area.
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