A client who has experienced whole-body radiation exposure is admitted to the Emergency Department six hours after exposure with radiation sickness.On assessment, the nurse would expect the client to report:

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Nausea and vomiting are common early symptoms of acute radiation syndrome, typically occurring within hours after exposure. Other symptoms like hair loss, bleeding, and bruising tend to develop later.

A Client Who Has Experienced Whole-Body Radiation Exposure Is Admitted