Which information obtained by the nurse about a patient with colon cancer who is scheduled for external radiation therapy to the abdomen indicates a need for patient teaching?
A. The patient showers with unscented mild soap daily
B. The patient eats frequently during the day
C. The patient swims a mile 5 days a week
D. The patient has a history of dental caries
Correct Answer: C. The patient swims a mile 5 days a week
Option C: The patient is instructed to avoid swimming in salt water or chlorinated pools during the treatment period to prevent a skin reaction.
Options A and B: The patient does not need to change the habits of eating frequently or showering with a mild soap.
Option D: A history of dental caries will not impact the patient who is scheduled for abdominal radiation.
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