Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a toddler who received radiation therapy 2 years ago for a brain tumor. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a late adverse effect of the radiation therapy?
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Correct Answer:
Short stature
Rationale:
➡️ Radiation therapy in childhood can impair growth hormone secretion.
➡️ This leads to short stature as a late effect.
➡️ Radiation may damage the pituitary gland or bone growth plates.
➡️ Growth failure may not appear until years after treatment.
➡️ Nurses should monitor growth trends in survivors.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
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