ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Proctored Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for radiation after a mastectomy. What adverse effect should be expected?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Fatigue. Radiation therapy often causes fatigue due to its impact on healthy cells surrounding the treatment area. This can result in decreased energy levels and overall tiredness. Alopecia (
A) is more commonly associated with chemotherapy. Diarrhea (
B) is a potential side effect of certain chemotherapy drugs or radiation to the abdominal area. Weight gain (
D) is not a typical adverse effect of radiation therapy.
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