Upon entering the room of a 74-year-old client receiving brachytherapy for cervical cancer, you find the radiation implant and the position-holding device in the client's bed. What is the nurse's first best action?
A)
Assess the client's mental status.
B)
Use tongs to place the implant in the radiation container.
C)
Notify the physician and move the client to a different room.
D)
Don gloves and attempt to reposition the implant and positioning device.
Ans:
B
Feedback:
To minimize staff radiation exposure, the rules of time, distance, and shielding come into play. If a radioactive device dislodges, there should be a lead container and tongs in the room, so the device can be safely stored until the radiology department can dispose of of it safely.
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