Posted: November 17th, 2017

While caring for a client with cervical cancer, the nurse notes that the radioactive implant is lying in the bed. The nurse should:

While caring for a client with cervical cancer, the nurse notes that the radioactive implant is lying in the bed. The nurse should:

a. Place the implant in a biohazard bag and return it to the lab
b. Give the client a pair of gloves and ask her to reinsert the implant
c. Use tongs to pick up the implant and return it to a lead-lined container
d. Discard the implant in the commode and double-flush