Health care workers should observe what type of precautions while caring for patients receiving radioactive isotopes?
A) Universal precautions because the isotope is retained within the patient's body and offers no special risk to the health care worker.
B) Additional care to prevent contact with any of the patient's body fluids as well as special handling of linens to protect the health care worker.
C) Gloves need only be worn when administering the isotope.
D) Only masks are necessary in order to prevent transmission of respiratory infections.
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