Why is nutrition an important nursing focus during radiation therapy?
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Correct answer: Mucositis, taste changes, nausea, or diarrhea can reduce intake, so diet teaching matters
Radiation side effects can impair eating and absorption; nursing teaching promotes adequate protein/calorie intake and adjusting diet for tolerability.
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