A patient being treated for uterine cancer has just had an internal radiation implant placed. The fire alarm sounds and, without thinking, the patient stands up. The radiation implant falls out and onto the floor. What is the NEXT action the nurse should take?

A Retrieve tongs, place the dislodged implant in a lead-lined container, and call the radiation specialist.

explanation

It is the nurse’s responsibility to contain the radioactive implant before calling the radiation specialist.

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