The nurse is caring for a hospitalized cancer client with a radiation implant. The nurse should take which precaution when caring for this client?
1. Organize care to limit exposure.
2. Encourage family involvement with client care.
3. Avoid touching the client.
4. Wear a lead apron when administering care.
Answer: 1
1. Exposure should be limited as much as possible.
2. Family members and visitors should stay 6 feet away from the client.
3. It is not necessary to avoid touching the client.
4. It is not necessary to wear a lead apron.
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