Three victims of radiation exposure are brought into the Emergency Department. As the nurse caring for these clients, you would expect what substance to be ordered to reduce radiologic organ damage?

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Potassium iodide is typically ordered to reduce radiologic organ damage because it can prevent the uptake of radioactive iodine by the thyroid gland. This can decrease the risk of thyroid cancer and other thyroid problems associated with radiation exposure. Cyan red, Russian blue, and medical iodine are not typically used in the treatment of radiation exposure.

Three Victims of Radiation Exposure Are Brought into the Emergency