A patient with cancer is receiving a dose of an oral radioactive isotope.What should the nurse keep in mind to ensure personal safety when caring for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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B.C.D.Time,distance,and shielding are factors to keep in mind when caring for a patient receiving this type of radiation therapy.Time includes the preparation and administration of care; distance involves the amount of space between the radioisotope and the nurse; and shielding involves the use of a barrier such as a lead apron.A.Skin care approaches will not ensure personal safety for the nurse.D.The types of foods that the patient should abstain from ingesting will not ensure personal safety for the nurse.

A Patient with Cancer Is Receiving a Dose of an Oral