A nurse is planning care for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following equipment should the nurse place in the client's room?

Choice A reason: Constipation can be a side effect of many cancer treatments, including radiation therapy. However, it is not commonly associated with targeted radiation therapy to the neck. Constipation is more often related to opioid pain medications, decreased physical activity, or dietary changes that a patient may experience during cancer treatment.

Choice B reason: Decreased tear production is not a typical side effect of targeted radiation therapy to the neck. This condition, known as dry eye syndrome, is more commonly associated with radiation therapy that affects the eye or orbital area directly.

Choice C reason: Mouth ulcers, also known as mucositis, are a common adverse effect of radiation therapy to the neck. Radiation can damage the mucosal lining of the mouth, leading to painful sores that can affect a patient's ability to eat, speak, and swallow. These ulcers typically develop one to two weeks after starting treatment and may persist for some time after the treatment ends.

Choice D reason: Peripheral neuropathy, which involves damage to the peripheral nerves and often results in symptoms like numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands and feet, is not a common side effect of radiation therapy to the neck. It is more frequently associated with certain chemotherapeutic agents or radiation therapy to areas of the body where peripheral nerves are located.

Choice A reason : Administering corticosteroids is not the first-line action for dyspnea related to fluid overload or other causes of respiratory distress in this context.

Choice B reason : Slowing the infusion rate is appropriate when there are signs of fluid overload, such as dyspnea and hypertension. Contacting the provider is crucial for further assessment and management, which may include diuretics or other interventions.

Choice C reason : Lowering the head of the bed to semi-Fowler's may provide some relief for dyspnea, but it does not address the potential cause, which in this case could be fluid overload.

Choice D reason : Changing the infusion to lactated Ringer's would not be appropriate if the client is experiencing symptoms of fluid overload. The type of fluid is less important than the volume and rate of administration in this scenario.