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The client is diagnosed with a metastatic brain tumor, and radiation therapy is scheduled. The client asks the nurse, 'Why not try chemotherapy first? It has helped my other tumors.' The nurse’s response is based on which scientific rationale?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The blood-brain barrier (
B) limits chemotherapy penetration into the brain, making radiation more effective for brain metastases. Chemotherapy is used in some cases (
A), radiation side effects vary (
C), and resistance (
D) is not universally true.

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