The nurse is caring for a patient undergoing brachytherapy. What personal precautions should the nurse take when caring for this patient?
1. Wear a monitoring device to measure whole-body exposure.
2. Care for this patient regardless of pregnancy status.
3. Maintain the least possible distance from the patient.
4. Avoid indirect exposure with radioisotopes containers.
Correct Answer: 1
Many safety principles apply when caring for a patient receiving radiation. In brachytherapy, the radioactive material is placed directly into or adjacent to the tumor. The nurse should wear a monitoring device to measure whole-body exposure. If pregnant, avoid contact with radiation sources. Maintain the greatest possible distance from the source of radiation. Avoid direct, not indirect, exposure with radioisotopes containers; for example, do not touch the container.
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