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 gastrointes-tinal system.
d. dissolve particulate material.
A
Chelating agents bind with radioactive material, allowing it to be excreted without absorption.
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