Radiation Therapy Side Effects in Breast Cancer Patient

Very Hard Physiological Adaptation Radiation Therapy

A 57-year-old patient diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer is undergoing radiation therapy as part of their treatment plan. The healthcare team has provided comprehensive education regarding potential side effects. Which of the following side effects would the nurse emphasize as being specifically related to the area of treatment, and may require intervention or further assessment in this patient?

Skin erythema and desquamation in the radiation field.

Fatigue and lethargy due to systemic effects.

Peripheral neuropathy unrelated to radiation site.

Nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy.

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