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Which of the following interventions is a priority when providing care for a patient who is receiving radiation therapy through a sealed source implant?
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Allowing pregnant staff members to provide direct patient care.
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Applying sterile gloves when entering the patient's room.
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Assigning the patient to a semi-private room.
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Correct answer Limiting the amount of time spent in close proximity to the patient.
Rationale
When providing care for a patient with a sealed source implant for radiation therapy, the priority intervention is to limit the amount of time spent in close proximity to the patient to reduce exposure to radiation. Time, distance, and shielding are the basic principles of radiation safety. Time should be minimized, the distance from the radiation source should be maximized, and appropriate shielding should be used. Sterile gloves are not specifically required for radiation safety. Pregnant staff members should not provide direct patient care in this scenario to avoid fetal exposure to radiation. The patient should be in a private room to protect others from radiation exposure.
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