A client has undergone radiation therapy to reduce the size of an esophageal tumor. The nurse should be especially vigilant in assessing for
A) prolonged epistaxis.
B) sudden onset of diarrhea.
C) esophageal stenosis.
D) projectile vomiting.

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Because high-dose radiation may cause stenosis of the esophagus, treatments are usually administered over 6 to 8 weeks.

A Client Has Undergone Radiation Therapy to Reduce the Size