A client is being treated for prostate cancer. How can the nurse explain the administration of radioactive isotopes for this disease?
a. The radioactive material is implanted directly into the area.
b. The radioactive material is taken orally.
c. The radioactive material is given by infusion over a short period of time
d. The radioactive material is given by infusion over a long period of time.
a. The radioactive material is implanted directly into the area.
FEEDBACK:
a. The radioactive material is implanted directly into the area.
b. The radioactive material is not taken orally. .
c. The radioactive material is not given by infusion over a short period of time. .
d. The radioactive material is not given by infusion over a long period of time. .
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