A client's radiation implant has become dislodged overnight, and the nurse finds it in the client's bed. What does the nurse do first?
a. Assess the client's skin for radiation burns.
b. Use tongs to put the implant into the radi-ation container.
c. Notify the safety officer and move the client to a different room.
d. Don gloves and attempt to replace the im-plant.
B
The implant does emit radiation and should be placed into the secure, lead-lined container in the client's room. The nurse does not directly touch this implant but uses long-handled tongs for this purpose. The nurse does not need to assess the client's skin, nor should he or she attempt to re-place the source. Moving the client is not necessary, although in keeping with facility policy, the radiation safety officer may need to be notified.
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