Question

Which statement by a client undergoing radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy demonstrates to the nurse correct understanding of postprocedure precautions? A. ""I'll wear a wig until my hair grows back in."" B. ""I'll be sure to use only one toilet and not let others use it for 2 weeks."" C. ""I'll avoid crowds and people who are ill to reduce the risk for an infection."" D. ""I'll avoid having a manicure or pedicure during the first month after treatment.""

Answer 1

C) Avoid crowds and people who are ill to reduce the risk for an infection

Step-by-step explanation:

Radioactive therapy is a treatment that uses ionizing radiation to destroy or inhibit the growth of abnormal cells that form a tumor or inflammatory process in a particular region of the body. Although the therapy destroys normal cells. But normal cells have a greater capacity than abnormal cells to regenerate from radiation damage. So as the healthy cells are destroyed too, it's better to avoid places that have illness people, once the immunological system of the client is down, and the contact with sick people could lead the person to get an infection.