A patient sustained a radiation injury in an accident at a nuclear power plant. Which assessment questions would the nurse ask to determine the depth of this injury?. Select all that apply.
A) "How close were you to the source?"
B) "How long were you exposed to the source?"
C) "How hot did the source get?"
D) "Was steam produced during the accident?"
E) "Where did the radiation enter and exit your body?"
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