You observe a student nurse who is caring for a client who has an intracavitary radioactive implant in place to treat cervical cancer. Which action by the student requires that you intervene immediately?
a. Standing next to the client for 5 minutes while assisting with her bath
b. Asking the client how she feels about losing her childbearing ability
c. Assisting the client to the bedside commode for a bowel movement
d. Offering to get the client whatever she would like to eat or drink
Answer: c. Assisting the client to the bedside commode for a bowel movement
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