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?

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Radiation therapy can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, so it's important to limit sun exposure to protect the skin. The mother's statement indicating that she won't need to limit the amount of sun her child gets suggests a misunderstanding of this aspect of care and indicates a need for further education.

The Nurse Is Providing Home Care Instructions to the Mother