The Nurse Clarifies That When a Person Has Been Exposed

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse clarifies that when a person has been exposed to particulate radioactive material,a chelating agent such as calcium edentate (EDTA) is given to:

• A)bind with radioactive material and allow it to be excreted.
• B)reduce radioactivity to nonharmful levels.
• C)form a protective coat in the gastrointestinal system.
• D)dissolve particulate material.

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