A Client Who Experienced Whole-Body Radiation Exposure 6 Hours Ago

question 32

Multiple Choice

A client who experienced whole-body radiation exposure 6 hours ago is brought to the emergency department with radiation sickness. On assessment, the nurse would expect the client to report:

• A) Bleeding from the gums and nose.
• B) Bruises on skin not covered by clothing.
• C) Nausea and vomiting.
• D) Hair loss.

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Definitions:

Permanent Alliances

Long-term partnerships between countries, typically formalized through treaties, aimed at mutual defense and security cooperation.

Foreign Powers

Nations other than one’s own, especially with reference to their dealings or relationships with one’s home country.

Preventive War

A military conflict initiated to prevent another party from acquiring a potentially threatening capability or launching an imminent attack.

Global War

An extensive conflict that involves multiple countries across different continents, often characterized by its worldwide scale and impact.