An Older Employee of a Nuclear Energy Plant Was Exposed

An older employee of a nuclear energy plant was exposed to radiation.On initial assessment, the patient appears stable.The nurse delegates frequent vital sign monitoring to the nursing assistive personnel.When questioned for the need to monitor the patient so often, what response by the nurse is best?

A) "We don't know how this radiation will affect the patient."
B) "Other health problems may mean the patient is worse than we think."
C) "We need to ensure the patient does not develop delirium."
D) "Organs in older people are more sensitive to radiation than in kids."