When caring for a patient who has a radium implant for treatment of cervical cancer,the nurse will

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The nurse should spend minimal time in the patient's room to avoid exposure to radiation. The patient and nurse can have longer conversations by telephone between the patient room and nursing station. To prevent displacement of the implant,absolute bed rest is required. Wearing of gloves and gown when changing linens and flushing the toilet several times are not necessary because the isotope is confined to the implant.

When Caring for a Patient Who Has a Radium Implant