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Internal Radiation Therapy (Brachytherapy) Test 2024...

General considerations - Answer--organize care so that nurse/ staff exposure is kept to a minimum - limit time in room to max. of 30 minutes/ 8 hr. shift - exchange oral conversation from doorway -perform non-direct care outside of room (opening up meds) - rotate assignments to minimize exposure, provide care on opposite side of implant - never care for more than 1-2 radiation implant patients at a time. - no pregnant women or children under age of 18 y.o. limit visitors to 30-60 minutes/ ...

NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client receiving brachytherapy after a right breast lumpe NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client receiving brachytherapy after a right breast lumpectomy. For each nursing action, indicate if the action is indicated, non-essential, or contraindicated.Cluster nursing care to minimize exposure to the radiation source.Provide continuity of care by assigning the same nurse to care for the client each day.Do not allow visitors while the radiation implant is in use.We...

CHEM 120 Week 6 Discussion; Radiation (Option 2; Internal Radiation Treatment; known as Brachytherapy).docx

Option 2: Radiation comes in many different forms. We are exposed to many types of radiation each day, not only form the technology that surrounds us, but also from natural sources. Choose a source of radiation that a peer has not already chosen and discuss each of the following as part of your initial post: a. Is the radiation ionizing or nonionizing? b. Is the radiation released from this source expected to be dangerous? Why or why not? c. Is this source of radiation natural or artificial?...

Mammography ARRT FINAL EXAM Complete Questions and Answers A+ Graded 1) What is the approximate risk of developing breast cancer for a woman whos father's sister has the disease? - ANSWER higher than normal 2) What percent of breast cancers are found in women over 50? - ANSWER 77% 3) Name a symptom of benign breast disease not seen mammographically. - ANSWER nipple discharge 4) The biggest risk factor for breast disease - ANSWER gender 5) One of the minor risk factors for br...