The nurse should monitor a client receiving radioactive iodine (131I) for which of the following severe reactions? Select all that apply
A) Agranulocytosis
B) Exfoliative dermatitis
C) Hypoprothrombinemia
D) Seizures
E) Stroke
Ans: A, B, C
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The nurse should monitor a client receiving radioactive iodine (131I) for severe reactions including agranulocytosis, exfoliative dermatitis, hypoprothrombinemia, and granulocytopenia.
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