The nurse is assessing a patient and notes drainage on the sheets from the site of a radioactive colloid injection. What should the nurse do first?
a. Change the patient's sheets.
b. Assist the patient with skin care.
c. Stay with the patient while calling for help.
d. Follow hospital policy for radioactive waste cleanup.
ANS: D
D. Drainage from the site of a radioactive colloid injection is considered radioactive. Radioactive materials must never be touched with unprotected hands; shielding is required to prevent exposure to radiation. Hospital policy should be followed for cleanup. A. C. Changing the sheets or staying with the patient exposes the nurse to radiation. B. Skin care may be necessary, but it is not the first priority.
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