Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing a client for a radiation treatment who is postoperative following a mastectomy. The nurse should inform the client to expect which of the following adverse effects from the radiation treatment?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Fatigue is a common radiation effect. Diarrhea is less likely with breast radiation. Anorexia is less common. Alopecia is more associated with chemotherapy.