The nurse is caring for a thyroid cancer client following oral radioactive iodine treatment. Which teaching point is most important?
A) Shield your throat area when near others.
B) Flush the toilet twice after every use.
C) Prepare food separately from family members.
D) Use disposable utensils for the next month.
B
Feedback:
Iodine 131 is a systemic internal radiation that is excreted through body fluids, especially urine. Flushing the toilet twice after every use will avoid the exposure of others to radioactive exposure. Shielding the throat area is not effective because this form of treatment is systemic. Preparing food separately is not necessary, but use of separate eating utensils will be necessary for the first 8 days.
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