Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following a simple mastectomy. The client is to begin outpatient radiation therapy the next day. Which of the following instructions about maintaining skin integrity should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Avoiding heat to the irradiated area prevents increased skin irritation and burns, making this the correct instruction.