A patient with cancer is receiving a dose of an oral radioactive isotope. What should the nurse keep in mind to ensure personal safety when caring for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. The best skin care approaches for the patient
b. The time needed to provide quality patient care
c. The distance between the patient and caregivers
d. The use of a barrier to protect from radiation exposure
e. The types of foods the patient should abstain from ingesting
ANS: B, C, D
B. C. D. Time, distance, and shielding are factors to keep in mind when caring for a patient receiving this type of radiation therapy. Time includes the preparation and administration of care; distance involves the amount of space between the radioisotope and the nurse; and shielding involves the use of a barrier such as a lead apron. A. Skin care approaches will not ensure personal safety for the nurse. D. The types of foods that the patient should abstain from ingesting will not ensure personal safety for the nurse.
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