When radiation sources are delivered to the OR, each needle, seed, or capsule must be counted by the surgeon with the radiation therapist and that number is recorded

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T
The radiation sources must be verified to ensure that all are accounted for before being inserted into the patient.

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