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What is the synthetic form of human keratinocyte growth factor used in the treatment of oral mucositis?
What is the synthetic form of human keratinocyte growth factor used in the treatment of oral mucositis?
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Palifermin (Kepivance) (correct)
- Surgical intervention
What is the primary focus of nursing care for patients with impaired skin reactions due to radiation?
What is the primary focus of nursing care for patients with impaired skin reactions due to radiation?
- Applying heat therapy
- Providing psychological counseling
- Administering antibiotics
- Maintaining skin integrity (correct)
What information do nurses provide to patients experiencing alopecia?
What information do nurses provide to patients experiencing alopecia?
- Information about surgical options for hair restoration
- Information about radiation therapy for hair regrowth
- Information about chemotherapy for hair regrowth
- Information about hair loss and support in coping with changes in body image (correct)
What may occur leading to anorexia in cancer patients?
What may occur leading to anorexia in cancer patients?
What may surgical intervention change, leading to malabsorption in cancer patients?
What may surgical intervention change, leading to malabsorption in cancer patients?
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