A patient is scheduled for radiation implants. Which client statement indicates that additional teaching about the implants is necessary?
1. "I will spend some time with my grandson and my daughter, who is expecting again."
2. "I need to take good care of the skin around the radiation implant."
3. "I might feel unusually fatigued."
4. "I might have nausea and vomiting."
Answer: 1
1. Clients with radiation implants should avoid close physical contact with others.
2. The skin around an implant is prone to irritation and breakdown.
3. Fatigue can occur.
4. Nausea can occur.
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