NCLEX Trainer Test 10

During the removal of a radium implant, it is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions?

A. Clean the radium implant carefully with a disinfectant (alcohol or bleach) using long forceps.

B. Handle the radium carefully using forceps and rubber latex gloves.

C. Chart the date and time of removal along with the total time of implant treatment.

D. Double-bag the radium implant before the person from radiology removes it from the room.

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