A client has developed several large mouth ulcers resulting from radia

A client has developed several large mouth ulcers resulting from radiation treatments for oral cancer. The nurse recognizes that this condition will have its greatest immediate impact on the client’s:

1. Comfort level
2. Nutritional status
3. Physical recovery
4. Emotional well-being

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Difficulty with chewing and swallowing develops when surrounding gum tissues become in-flamed or infected. The presence of these ulcerations will present immediate issues with nutri-tional and fluid intake. While the remaining options are not incorrect, the greatest problem is nu-tritional and fluid oriented.