The patient is being treated for cancer with weekly radiation and chemotherapy treatments.The nurse is aware that the patient's oral mucosa needs to be assessed because radiation therapy and chemotherapy can have what effects?

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Patients frequently develop common oral problems as a result of inadequate oral care or as a consequence of disease (e.g. ,oral malignancy)or as a side effect of treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy.

The Patient Is Being Treated for Cancer with Weekly Radiation