Radiation Therapy Nursing Considerations · NCLEX Exam

Which late effect of radiation therapy requires lifelong monitoring by the nurse and survivorship team?

  1. Hair loss within the previously treated area
  2. Second cancers, cardiac or endocrine dysfunction, and tissue fibrosis
  3. Transient redness of the skin over the treated region
  4. Nausea occurring immediately during the treatment sessions
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: Second cancers, cardiac or endocrine dysfunction, and tissue fibrosis

Radiation therapy carries risk of late effects such as secondary cancers, cardiovascular or endocrine dysfunction and tissue fibrosis, which require long-term monitoring.

Difficulty: Medium Question 17 of 18

Practice all 18 Radiation Therapy Nursing Considerations questions

Keep practicing

More Radiation Therapy Nursing Considerations questions