The nurse is reviewing the record of a client who was admitted to the hospital w
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Question
The nurse is reviewing the record of a client who was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. A client has received an unsealed radioactive isotope for treatment of thyroid cancer. Which instruction is essential for the nurse to provide the client?
"Flush the toilet at least 3 times after use."
"Increase intake of fruits with a core, such as apples and pears."
"Avoid contact with pregnant women, infants, and children for 3 months."
"Use disposable eating utensils, plates, and cups for the next 6 months."
1."Flush the toilet at least 3 times after use."
2."Increase intake of fruits with a core, such as apples and pears."
3."Avoid contact with pregnant women, infants, and children for 3 months."
4."Use disposable eating utensils, plates, and cups for the next 6 months."
Explanation / Answer
The correct answer is option 4 that is use disposable eating utensils, plates and cups for the next 6 months.
Utensis should not be shared with anyone so for that disposable eating utensils, plates and cups for the next few months.