Question

the nurse obtains a client's history that includes right mastectomy and radiation therapy for cancer of the breast 10 years ago. which current health problem should the nurse consider is a consequence of the radiation therapy?

Answer 1

Pathologic fracture of two ribs on the right chest should be the current health problem that the nurse should consider as a consequence of the radiation therapy.

The appearance of two right-sided ribs with pathological fractures without evidence of trauma is associated with radiation injury because ribs lie in the radiation pathway and become less dense, thinner and more fragile over time.

Radiation therapy (also called radiation therapy) is a cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumours.

Low dose X-rays use radiation to look inside the body, such as his X-rays of teeth and fractures.

The most common early side effects are fatigue and skin changes. Other early side effects are usually related to the treated area and include hair loss and mouth problems when that area receives radiation therapy.

Delayed side effects may take months or years to develop. They can appear in normal tissues in the body that receive radiation. The risk of side effects after depends on the site treated and the radiation dose used.

A careful treatment plan can help prevent serious long-term side effects. It is always recommended to consult a radiation oncologist about the risk of long-term side effects.

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