The nurse is caring for a client recovering from radiation sickness. Which factors does the nurse know will affect the ultimate outcome for this client? Select all that apply.
A) Time to onset of symptoms
B) Severity of cutaneous effects
C) Total dose of radiation
D) Organ damage
E) Availability of medical services
C) Total dose of radiation
D) Organ damage
E) Availability of medical services
Explanation: A) Time to onset of symptoms and the severity of cutaneous effects are important elements of the client's recovery, but do not affect the ultimate outcome for clients with radiation sickness.
B) Time to onset of symptoms and the severity of cutaneous effects are important elements of the client's recovery, but do not affect the ultimate outcome for clients with radiation sickness.
C) The total dose of radiation, associated organ damage, and the availability of appropriate medical services are all factors that will affect the ultimate outcome for a client with radiation sickness.
D) The total dose of radiation, associated organ damage, and the availability of appropriate medical services are all factors that will affect the ultimate outcome for a client with radiation sickness.
E) The total dose of radiation, associated organ damage, and the availability of appropriate medical services are all factors that will affect the ultimate outcome for a client with radiation sickness.
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