A patient is undergoing internal radiation therapy. In planning her care for the day, the nurse must remember to
a. stand at the greatest distance away from the site where an internal radiation device is in the patient's body.
b. spend as much time as possible with the patient because of the patient's fear.
c. retrieve the applicator and replace if it becomes dislodged.
d. provide the patient's family with chairs near the patient.
A
Stand at the greatest distance away from the site where an internal radiation device is in the patient's body.
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