A patient sustained a radiation injury in an accident at a nuclear power plant
Which assessment questions would the nurse ask to determine the depth of this injury? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "How close were you to the source?"
2. "How long were you exposed to the source?"
3. "How hot did the source get?"
4. "Was steam produced during the accident?"
5. "Where did the radiation enter and exit your body?"
1,2
Rationale 1: The depth of a radiation injury depends in part on how close the individual was to the source.
Rationale 2: The depth of a radiation injury depends in part on the length of time of exposure.
Rationale 3: The temperature of the source is relevant to the depth and severity of thermal and scald injuries.
Rationale 4: Steam is relevant to the severity of scald injuries.
Rationale 5: Entry and exit wounds occur with electrical injuries.
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