Which of the following advice does the nurse offer clients who are undergoing unsealed radiation therapy to reduce exposure?
A) Avoid drinking plenty of fluids.
B) Avoid eating for 3 hours after therapy.
C) Avoid applying skin moisturizers.
D) Avoid kissing and sexual contact.
D
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Clients who are undergoing unsealed radiation therapy are advised to avoid kissing and sexual contact due to the spread of radioactivity. Clients are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids to help flush radioactive substances. Client may be asked to apply mild moisturizers and are not asked not to eat after the therapy.
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