Which of the Following Precautions Would Be Most Appropriate When

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following precautions would be most appropriate when caring for a client being treated with RAI for a thyroid tumor?

• A) Administer prescribed corticosteroids carefully.
• B) Handle body fluids carefully.
• C) Monitor the respiratory status.
• D) Administer the prescribed medications at the same time each day.

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Definitions:

Symmetry

Symmetry refers to a balance or congruence in dimensions, shape, and arrangement of parts on opposite sides of a boundary or through a central axis, which can be observed in physical objects, organisms, and designs.

Asymmetry

The lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; not symmetrical.

Minimally Conscious State

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