Cancer and Oncology Q 43

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A client had undergone radiation therapy (external). The expected side effects include the following apart from:

  

    A. Hair loss

    B. Ulceration of oral mucous membranes

    C. Constipation

    D. Headache

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Constipation

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Option C: Diarrhea, not constipation is the side effect of radiation therapy which usually starts during or right after the treatment and may last for several weeks.

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Options A, B, and D: These are common side effects of radiation therapy.

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