A client, contaminated following exposure to radiation, is brought to the hospital for assessment. Which nursing action is essential?
Answer: Place the client in strict isolation.
Explanation:
It is important for the nurse to realize that a contaminated person can contaminate others through contact with body fluids or surfaces which he or she touches. Upon arrival to the hospital, the client is placed in strict isolation to minimize the exposure of others. The client will then have vital signs and a complete assessment.
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