A nurse is caring for a client who has severe bleeding from the right hand due to an injury at work. On further assessment, the nurse also finds that the client works in a uranium mine. Which is a priority nursing intervention for the client?

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The priority nursing intervention for the client is to remove and bag the client's clothes and shoes to prevent any radioactive contamination from the uranium mine. This action will also protect healthcare workers from exposure. Timely administration of intravenous fluids and scheduling surgery can be done after ensuring safety from radiation exposure. Enquiring about insurance coverage is not a priority intervention in this situation.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Severe