When caring for a patient who has a radium implant for treatment of cancer of the cervix, the nurse will
a. assist the patient to ambulate every 2 to 3 hours.
b. use gloves and gown when changing the patient's bed.
c. flush the toilet several times right after the patient voids.
d. encourage the patient to discuss needs or concerns by telephone.
ANS: D
The nurse should spend minimal time in the patient's room to avoid exposure to radiation. The patient and nurse can have longer conversations by telephone between the patient room and nursing station. To prevent displacement of the implant, absolute bed rest is required. Wearing of gloves and gown when changing linens, and flushing the toilet several times are not necessary because the isotope is confined to the implant.
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