A nurse newly hired to work in the radiology suite is caring for a patient scheduled to undergo a barium swallow.Which of the following nursing actions ensure safety during the procedure? Select all that apply.
A)The nurse assess peripheral pulses in all extremities and marks their location.
B)The nurse dons a lead apron.
C)The nurse stands behind a lead shield.
D)The nurse verifies patient identification using two unique identifiers.
E)The nurse tapes the patient's rings and necklace in place prior to the procedure.
F)The nurse places a badge on the patient to record radiation exposure.

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B) The nurse should wear a lead apron to protect themselves from radiation exposure during the procedure.

C) The nurse should stand behind a lead shield to protect themselves from radiation exposure during the procedure.

D) The nurse should verify the patient's identification using two unique identifiers to ensure the correct patient is undergoing the procedure.

A) Assessing peripheral pulses is not directly related to ensuring safety during a barium swallow procedure.

E) Taping a patient's rings and necklace is not necessary for a barium swallow procedure and may interfere with the accuracy of the study.

F) Placing a badge on the patient to record radiation exposure is not necessary for a barium swallow procedure as the amount of radiation exposure is minimal.

A Nurse Newly Hired to Work in the Radiology Suite