Nursing care of a client receiving internal radiation would include which of these approaches?
a. having one primary nurse care for the client
b. having the client perform personal care activities without assistance
c. limiting time of exposure to the client
d. wearing gown and gloves when in the client's room
C
The role of the nurse when internal radiation is used involves providing for personal and client safety by following established protocols for the specific type of radiation source. The body fluids of a client receiving radiation from sealed sources are not radioactive; however, the nurse must minimize personal exposure to radiation by limiting the time exposed to the radiation source, maintaining adequate distance from the radiation source, and using protective shielding.
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