The nurse caring for a patient who is being treated for cancer of the cervix by a radioactive implant discovers that the applicator with the radioactive material has become dislodged and is lying in the bed between the patient's legs. What should the nurs
a. Using long-handled forceps grasp the applicator and wrap it in a towel
b. Help the patient to a chair and cover the applicator with a rubber sheet
c. Reassure the patient by staying at the bedside and call for help
d. Notify the charge nurse
ANS: D
The applicator should not be touched. Reassure the patient and go to report the incident to the charge nurse.
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