Which of the following safety guidelines is typically implemented when the patient undergoes internal irradiation?
A) The patient is on bed rest with bathroom privileges.
B) The patient should remain perfectly still during treatment.
C) The nurse is responsible for removing the radioactive material.
D) Nurses who are or may be pregnant should not be involved in the care of this patient.
Ans: D
Feedback: Nurses who are or may be pregnant should not be involved in the care of a patient undergoing internal irradiation. The patient is to remain on complete bed rest. Range-of-motion exercises and leg exercises are encouraged to prevent complications of immobility. The radiation source is inserted and removed by the radiation department.
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