A client is being treated with internal radiation (brachytherapy). The nurse will most need to reinforce instructions about:
1. Allowable time, distance, and shielding.
2. Wearing a mask and goggles in the company of strangers.
3. Avoiding travel in a car with others.
4. The need to avoid exposure to the sun.
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Rationale: The client with indwelling internal radiation must be instructed on the time he spends with another person, the distance between the client and the other person, and what type of shield of absorbing material is placed between the radiation source and the other person.
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1. adding daily high-fat, low-fiber supplements. 2. the need to add a rigorous daily workout. 3. avoidance of prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. 4. sufficient rest periods throughout the day.
The nurse should question a prescription for triazolam for which client?
a. a client following bladder surgery c. a psychiatric client b. a medical client with heart failure d. a postpartum mother
The following type of drug tolerance depends upon processes in the liver:
A. metabolic tolerance B. pharmacodynamic tolerance C. cellular tolerance D. behavioral tolerance
When working with a client who has a seizure disorder, the nurse is alerted to the need for further instruction when the client tells the nurse:
A. "I will watch for over-the-counter medications that contain alcohol." B. "I have the medications that I take listed on this card that I carry with me." C. "I will be keeping a regular supply of my medication at home and at work." D. "I will visit the physician right after I return home from my next trucking job."