A nurse is performing an assessment on a client with acute ionizing radiation exposure. Which assessment findings does the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
A) Nausea
B) Fatigue
C) Vomiting
D) Constipation
E) Hypercoagulability
A) Nausea
B) Fatigue
C) Vomiting
Explanation: A) Nausea, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, and hemorrhage are examples of symptoms an individuals can exhibit when exposed to high levels of ionizing radiation.
B) Nausea, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, and hemorrhage are examples of symptoms an individuals can exhibit when exposed to high levels of ionizing radiation.
C) Nausea, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, and hemorrhage are examples of symptoms an individuals can exhibit when exposed to high levels of ionizing radiation.
D) Constipation and hypercoagulability are not symptoms of acute ionizing radiation exposure
E) Constipation and hypercoagulability are not symptoms of acute ionizing radiation exposure
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