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NCLEX-RN
Physiological Integrity

Common Side Effects of Radiation Therapy in Breast Cancer

Easy Physiological Adaptation Radiation Therapy

A patient is receiving radiation therapy for the treatment of localized breast cancer. During the treatment, the nurse educates the patient on the expected side effects of radiation therapy. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse explain to the patient as the most common side effect of radiation therapy to the breast?

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