When Caring for a Patient Who Has a Radium Implant

question 36

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient who has a radium implant for treatment of cancer of the cervix, the nurse will plan to

• A) use gloves when changing the patient's bed.
• B) maintain the patient on complete bed rest.
• C) flush the toilet several times after the patient voids to eliminate radioactive isotopes.
• D) allow adequate time for discussion of patient concerns about the cancer diagnosis.

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