A nurse is planning to provide community education about viral hepatitis. Which of the following should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?

A. Prohibiting visitors is not necessary for clients with sealed internal radiation implants. Visitors should be allowed unless specific restrictions are required based on the type of radiation therapy.

B. While maintaining distance from the radiation source is important, there is no specific guideline stating a 3-foot distance. The nurse should follow institutional policies and radiation safety guidelines regarding proximity to the radiation source.

C. There is no need to maintain the client on bed rest for 72 hours after receiving a sealed

internal radiation device. The client should be encouraged to ambulate and perform activities of daily living as tolerated.

D. Requiring the client to wear a dosimeter badge allows healthcare providers to monitor the amount of radiation exposure received by the client and ensures that radiation safety protocols are followed.

A. It would not be appropriate to place the client on restraints as this would increase agitation and he is not violent.

B. The client may have a urinary tract infection (UTI) that is causing fever, hypotension, and confusion. Monitoring elimination can help assess the severity of the infection and the need for antibiotics.

C. Dimming the lights can help reduce sensory overload and agitation in the client.