Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
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A nursing assistant assigned to care for a client with a radium implant tells the nurse, 'I don't want to be assigned to that radioactive patient.' The best action for the nurse to take is to:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Asking why the nursing assistant is afraid addresses her concerns and allows education. Claiming the body shields radiation is inaccurate. Calling her uncaring is unprofessional. Lead aprons are not typically used for implants.