A client receives radioactive iodine as part of a diagnostic procedure. After the test, what actions must the nurse take?
a. Ask the client about previous allergic reactions to iodine or shellfish.
b. Assess the client's skin for breakdown and allergic reaction to the iodine.
c. Collect and discard the client's urine in a special container approved for handling radioactive wastes.
d. Notify the client's family.
C
Standard Precautions are used when exposure to body fluids may occur during the procedure. Any specimens from a client who receives radioactive iodine, such as urine, should be collected and discarded in a special container approved for handling radioactive wastes.
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