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Title: The patient undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer is being given inst Post by: colleen on Mar 12, 2013 The patient undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer is being given instructions for home care. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for clarification?
1. “It will be nice to sleep in the same bed as my partner.” 2. “Guess I’ll have to go buy a box of condoms.” 3. “I’ll be disappointed about not seeing my grandkids.” 4. “I’ll make an appointment for my next PSA exam.” Title: Re: The patient undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer is being given inst Post by: robertling on Mar 14, 2013 1 -- Patients receiving radiation therapy should be instructed to sleep alone, use condoms during sexual activity, and avoid close contact with pregnant women, infants, and children. The importance of keeping appointments for yearly PSA examinations should be included.
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