A nurse is caring for a patient who will be receiving radiation therapy for cervical cancer. Patient education should include which of the following skin care interventions? Select all that apply.

Question

A nurse is caring for a patient who will be receiving radiation therapy for cervical cancer. Patient education should include which of the following skin care interventions?  Select all that apply.

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Teach wound and skin care and monitor for evidence of fistula formation are correct because radiation therapy can damage the skin and underlying tissues, making them more susceptible to infection and fistula formation.

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