The nurse is caring for a patient with radioactive implant in the uterus. Which instruction will the nurse give to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Patient is on bedrest and excessive movement is restricted
b. Assist the patient to ambulate in the hall at least three times per shift
c. Assist the patient to get up to the toilet or the commode chair
d. Linens and patient gown should be frequently changed for drainage
Answer: a. Patient is on bedrest and excessive movement is restricted
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