A quality control nurse is reviewing medication prescriptions for a group of clients. Which of the following medication prescriptions should the nurse identify as being complete?

Rationale:

A. Limit visitors to 30 min per day: Time restrictions help reduce others’ exposure to radiation from the sealed implant. Limiting duration minimizes cumulative exposure for visitors while still allowing social interaction for the client.

B. Place the client in a semi-private room: Clients with internal radiation implants require a private room to protect others from unnecessary radiation exposure. A semi-private room increases the risk of radiation exposure to other patients and is inappropriate.

C. Instruct visitors who are pregnant to remain 3 feet from the client: Pregnant visitors should avoid contact with clients receiving internal radiation entirely, as even minimal exposure could harm the fetus. The safest recommendation is to avoid visiting during treatment.

D. Wear a lead apron when providing care: A lead apron shields the nurse from radiation exposure, especially when working close to the client. This is part of the time, distance, and shielding principles for radiation safety.

E. Close the door to the client's room: Keeping the door closed helps contain radiation within the client’s room, reducing exposure to staff and visitors in nearby areas. This is a standard precaution in caring for clients with sealed implants.

A. "A living will is a document that includes my wishes about health care decisions.": A living will is an advance directive that specifies a client’s preferences for medical treatment in situations where they are unable to communicate.

B. "My partner needs to be present as a witness when I sign a living will.": Witness requirements vary by state, and typically a neutral adult, not necessarily a partner, must witness the signing.

C. "My provider will make my health care decisions if I complete advance directives.": Advance directives are intended to communicate the client’s own wishes, not delegate decision-making solely to the provider. The provider’s role is to follow the client’s documented preferences.

D. "Advance directives outline who inherits my material possessions in the event of my death.": Inheritance is addressed in a will, not advance directives. Advance directives focus exclusively on medical and end-of-life care decisions.