NR 283 Unit 1 Discussion Question; Radiation Thearapy
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NR 283 Week 1 Dicussion Board - Radiation Thearapy
Assuming you are the nurse caring for a patient scheduled for radiation therapy, what are some nursing implications to consider prior to and after treatment?
The implications to consider would be me more dependent on the location on the body the radiation is focused as this is where the cells are the most vulnerable. An example of this would be if a patient had a breast cancer and was having radiation therapy in this area, they would need to be advised to avoid "bras with underwires, nylon, or lace.
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