Identify the action by the nurse in the care of a client with cervical cancer who has a vaginal applicator of radioactive material in place that poses the highest risk potential for a radiation hazard.
A)Giving the client a complete bed bath each morning
B)Maintaining the client on strict bedrest
C)Checking the applicator for placement every 4 hours
D)Elevating the head of the bed 30 degrees for meals

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Giving the client a complete bed bath each morning poses the highest risk potential for a radiation hazard because it involves prolonged close contact with the client, increasing the nurse's exposure to radiation.

Identify the Action by the Nurse in the Care of a Client