Biology · Nursing and Patient Care
A nurse is caring for a patient with cervical cancer. The nurse notes that the radioactive cervical implant has become dislodged and is lying in the bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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- 1Pick up the implant with long-handled forceps and place it in a lead container✓
- 2Obtain a dosimeter reading on the patient and report it to the physician
- 3Wrap the implant in a blanket and place it behind the bedside lead shield
- 4Stay with the patient and contact the radiology department immediately
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Pick up the implant with long-handled forceps and place it in a lead container
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