K.B. decides to receive RAI. During pretreatment instructions, the family asks whether he
will be radioactive and what precautions they should take. Outline important guidelines for
instructing K.B. and his family regarding home precautions.
What will be an ideal response?
• Precautions are dose dependent, but the dose typically used to treat hyperthyroidism is generally
low enough to allow for outpatient administration.
• Urine, saliva, sweat, and feces will contain RAI, but K.B. will not be "radioactive."
• Home instructions should include increasing oral intake to enhance excretion, cleaning the tub
after each use, and using individual eating utensils. K.B. should be instructed to flush the toilet
twice after each use for 24 to 48 hours after returning home from treatment.
• Even though the amount of radiation in K.B.'s body is minimal, he should be instructed to avoid
kissing or holding a child or baby for 48 to 72 hours.
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