Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client with internal radiation implants (brachytherapy) for prostate cancer. Which safety measure should the nurse implement?
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Correct Answer:
Wear a dosimeter film badge when providing care.
Rationale:
💎 Radiation safety is essential in protecting healthcare staff from unnecessary exposure when caring for clients with internal radiation implants (brachytherapy).
💎 A dosimeter film badge measures the cumulative radiation exposure of the nurse, ensuring it stays within safe occupational limits.
💎 Nurses should also limit time spent in the client’s room, maintain distance from the source, and use lead shielding when appropriate.
💎 The client should remain in a private room with warning signage, but negative air pressure or isolation is not required unless infection precautions apply.
💎 Pregnant staff or visitors should not enter the room due to potential fetal harm from radiation exposure.
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This question is from Exam W8 NR325.NR330 Exam 2 which contains 54 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4