A nurse discusses the potential side effects of radiation with a client preparing for radiation therapy for breast cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
You may experience a mild cough and shortness of breath.
You will lose all the hair on your head with this therapy.
You may experience increased drooling as a result of the radiation therapy.
Urinary frequency and painful urination can be expected due to the location of the radiation therapy.
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