medium · NCLEX-RN safety
A nurse is planning care for a client receiving internal brachytherapy.
Which intervention is most effective for minimizing the nurse's radiation exposure?
- Place the client's meal tray on the bedside table and assist with feeding for the duration of the meal.
- Cluster all nursing tasks to limit the total time spent within 6 feet of the client to 30 minutes per shift.
- Wear a lead apron at all times while standing at the client's doorway to provide communication, for this client.
- Perform a complete head-to-toe assessment every 2 hours to monitor for displacement.
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