Which of the following statements are correct regarding radiation therapy? Select one or more: a. Radiation destroys the cells by damaging their DNA making it impossible for them t... Which of the following statements are correct regarding radiation therapy? Select one or more: a. Radiation destroys the cells by damaging their DNA making it impossible for them to grow and divide b. Radiation therapy is very expensive c. The area where the radiation will be applied is marked with special black markings that should NOT be washed off d. Lotions should not be applied unless approved by the Cancer Care Manitoba staff e. Radiation is very painful for the client.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which statements about radiation therapy are correct. It requires evaluating multiple statements related to how radiation therapy works, its costs, and guidelines for its application.
Answer
a, c, and d are correct.
The correct statements are a, c, and d.
Answer for screen readers
The correct statements are a, c, and d.
More Information
Radiation therapy works by damaging the DNA in cancer cells (statement a). Special markings are used for treatment precision and usually should not be washed off (statement c). Lotions might interfere with treatment, so they require approval (statement d).
Tips
Don't assume radiation therapy is universally very painful as experiences vary.
Sources
- Radiation Therapy for Cancer - NCI - cancer.gov
- Radiation therapy - Mayo Clinic - mayoclinic.org
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