A patient is prepared for a nuclear medicine scan of the skeleton, using gallium and thallium as the radioisotopes. Which nursing care will the nurse provide if the scan reveals high thallium concentrations?
A) Encourage fluid intake to neutralize radioisotopes.
B) Extend a willingness to sit and talk with the patient.
C) Medicate the patient as needed for pain from testing.
D) Support patient during episodes of vomiting and nausea.
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