A client who is scheduled for a radical hysterectomy to be followed by radium implant therapy has a nursing diagnosis of Impaired skin integrity related to surgical interventions and radiation side effects.Postoperative nursing interventions would include:
A)cleansing the radiation and incision site daily with antibacterial soap
B)having the client move about her room as tolerated to increase circulation
C)assisting the client with activities of daily living (ADLs),including specified perineal care as ordered
D)teaching the client to look for tenderness,pink color (like sunburn),delayed wound healing,and itching

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The most common adverse reaction to radiation therapy is tenderness,pink color (like sunburn),delayed wound healing,and itching that may occur following the completion of treatment.

A Client Who Is Scheduled for a Radical Hysterectomy to Be