The nurse conducts a seminar in a local community center on how citizens can be affected by radiation from a nuclear attack. The nurse determines that the education is effective when the clients make which statement?
A. "I can protect myself from cancers by taking potassium iodide (KI)."
B. "I need to stay inside my house for at least 2 days after the attack to be safe."
C. "I need to take at least four showers every day or I will develop skin ulcers."
D. "I am at risk to develop leukemia as a result of radiation exposure."
Answer: D
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