Which Precaution(s)should the Nurse Take When Caring for a Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which precaution(s) should the nurse take when caring for a patient who is being treated with radioactive iodine 131 (RAIU) ?

• A) Initiate radioactive safety precautions.
• B) Avoid assigning any young woman to the patient.
• C) Wait 3 days after dose before assigning a pregnant nurse to care for this patient.
• D) Advise visitors to sit at least 10 ft away from the patient.

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