A pregnant nurse is assigned to a patient undergoing internal radiation therapy for thyroid cancer. As a precaution, the nurse should

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Pregnant healthcare workers should avoid exposure to radiation due to the potential risks to the fetus. Requesting an alternative assignment is the most appropriate precaution to ensure the safety of both the nurse and her unborn child.

A Pregnant Nurse Is Assigned to a Patient Undergoing Internal