Following a radiological event, an initial scan using a radiation survey instrument is positive; the nurse anticipates the next step in care to include:
A. Washing the skin with soap and water, taking care not to irritate or abrade the skin
B. Removal of clothing to eliminate 70% to 90% of the contamination
C. Isolating and covering up any skin that is positive for radiation using a plastic wrap
D. Proceeding with conducting a thorough survey lasting 5 to 8 minutes with the radiation survey equipment
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D. Before assessment a specially trained technician will conduct a radiation survey of the client, initially conducting a scan of the face, hands, and feet using a radiation survey instrument. If meter results are positive, a thorough survey (5 to 8 minutes per person) is conducted).
A. Wash client's skin thoroughly with water and soap, taking care not to abrade or irritate the skin. Do not allow radioactive material to be incorporated into any wounds.
B. Remove client's clothing; 70% to 90% of contamination should be eliminated by removal of clothing. Use of copious amounts of water is critical in decontamination.
C. Isolate and cover any area of the skin that is still positive for radiation, by using a plastic bag or wrap.
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