About protecting his skin and oral mucosa

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The nurse should teach the patient who is being radiated about protecting his skin and oral mucosa. An important teaching point would be to tell the patient to: Apply a small ice compress to the treated area afterward to decrease localized redness, post-radiation. Use an approved emollient 2 hours before the radiation to give the skin time to absorb the medication and provide a shield for damage. Cleanse the skin with a mild soap, using his fingertips, not a rough wash cloth. Use an ointment, after treatment, to decrease the feeling of burning, which may last for several hours.

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