The nurse researcher has been brought to an area following a radiologic disaster 2 years before. The nurse will be interviewing individuals regarding their health status
Which would the nurse document as a long-term effect of exposure? Select all that apply. A) Heart disease
B) Thyroid cancer
C) Leukemia
D) Cleft lip and palate
E) Stillbirths
F) Bipolar disorder
B, C, D, E
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The nurse is correct to assess for long-term effects stemming from a radiologic disaster. Long-term effects include thyroid cancer, leukemia, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. In addition, genetic effects have seen among infants conceived shortly before or after the radiologic disaster. Some include major congenital defects such as cleft lip and palate, stillbirths, impaired growth and development, and a shorter life expectancy.
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