The nurse in the oncology unit is caring for a client with prostate cancer who currently has an internal radiation implant. The client's daughter arrives at the unit asking if they can visit their father. Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

The nurse in the oncology unit is caring for a client with prostate cancer who currently has an internal radiation implant. The client's daughter arrives at the unit asking if they can visit their father.    Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"You must remain at least 6 ft (1.8 m) from the source of radiation."

Answer

"You can visit for only 1 hour as per hospital policy."

Answer

"I apologize, but your father cannot receive visitors as long as they have the radiation implant."

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"I will need to supervise your visit in the room."

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