A nurse is responsible for transporting a patient to and from the radiology department of the hospital for a computed tomography scan of the biliary tract and liver.Which of the following actions could protect the nurse from radiation exposure during the visit? Select all that apply.
A)Wear a badge to record the level of radiation exposure.
B)Wear a protective lead apron.
C)Stand behind a shield.
D)Avoid wearing any jewelry.
E)Leave the area during the procedure.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Wearing a protective lead apron, standing behind a shield, and leaving the area during the procedure are all effective ways to protect the nurse from radiation exposure.

A Nurse Is Responsible for Transporting a Patient to and from the Radiology