A client who has cervical cancer is scheduled to undergo internal radiation. In teaching the client about the procedure, the nurse would be most accurate in telling the client()
A. she’ll be in a private room with unrestricted activities.
B. a bowel-cleansing procedure will precede radioactive implantation.
C. she’ll be expected to use a bedpan for urination.
D. the preferred positioning in bed will be semi-Fowler’s.
参考答案:B
解析:
The client will receive an enema before the procedure because bowel motility during cervical radiation implant therapy can disrupt or dislodge the implants. The client will be in a private room, and activities will be restricted in order to keep the implants in place. To keep the bladder empty, an indwelling catheter will be used. Positioning in bed shouldn’t exceed a 20-degree elevation because sitting up can cause the implants to move from their intended locations. Semi-Fowler’s position is 45 degrees.