Prioritizing Interventions Before Radiation Therapy

Very Easy Physiological Adaptation Radiation Therapy

A patient is scheduled to receive external beam radiation therapy for the treatment of lung cancer. Before starting the radiation therapy, the nurse should prioritize which of the following patient care interventions?

Assessing the patient for allergies to latex.

Marking the area of the skin that will receive radiation.

Administering pre-treatment chemotherapy.

Providing the patient with food to ensure they have energy.

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