A child with a brain tumor is undergoing radiation therapy.What should the nurse include in the discharge instructions to the child's parents? (Select all that apply.)

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Children receiving cranial radiation are particularly affected by fatigue and an increased need for sleep during and shortly after completion of the course of radiation.Skin damage can include changes in pigmentation (darkening),redness,peeling,and increased sensitivity.Extra care must be taken to avoid excessive skin exposure to heat,sunlight,friction (such as rubbing with a towel or washcloth),and creams or moisturizers.Only topical creams and moisturizers prescribed by the radiation oncologist should be applied to the radiated skin.

A Child with a Brain Tumor Is Undergoing Radiation Therapy