The client receiving linear accelerator radiation therapy for lung cancer
The pregnant nurse should not be assigned to any client with radioactivity present. The client receiving linear accelerator therapy travels to the radium department for therapy. The radiation stays in the department. so the client is not radioactive. The clients in answers B. C. and D pose a risk to the pregnant nurse. These clients are radioactive in very small doses. especially upon returning from the procedures. For approximately 72 hours. the clients should dispose of urine and feces in special containers and use plastic spoons and forks.
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