Practice Question
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?
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Correct Answer:
Do not apply heat to the area of irradiation.
Rationale:
🌟 Heat increases vasodilation, worsening radiation-induced skin sensitivity and breakdown.
🌟 Radiation causes fragile, inflamed skin that must be protected from thermal injury.
🌟 Heat can exacerbate erythema, peeling, and burns.
🌟 Best practice recommends gentle care, cool compresses only, and avoiding temperature extremes.
🌟 Preventing irritation promotes healing and prevents treatment delays.
Lubricate with hypoallergenic lotion
🌟 Lotion is allowed BUT not before radiation sessions. The question asks what to include as a rule—heat is the clearest absolute restriction.
Do not wash the area
🌟 Incorrect because patients should gently wash with mild soap.
Use antibiotic ointment
🌟 Not indicated unless there is infection; routine use can worsen irritation.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN HESI Exams
- Domain: Med-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4