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darbym82

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The nurse administers potassium iodide (ThyroSafe) tablets to a patient who has been exposed to radiation from a nuclear weapon. What is the rationale for administering potassium iodide (ThyroSafe) to this patient?
 
  1. It was administered to prevent thyroid cancer.
  2. It was administered to prevent brain cancer.
  3. It was administered to prevent liver cancer.
  4. It was administered to prevent renal cancer.

Question 2

The nurse conducts a seminar in a local community center on how Americans can be affected by radiation from a nuclear attack. The nurse determines that the education is effective when the patients make which statement?
 
  1. I can protect myself from cancers by taking potassium iodide (ThyroSafe).
  2. I need to stay inside my house for at least 2 days after the attack to be safe.
  3. I need to take at least four showers every day or I will develop skin ulcers.
  4. I am at risk to develop leukemia as a result of radiation exposure.


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vseab

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Potassium iodide (ThyroSafe) can prevent up to 100 of the radioactive iodine from entering the thyroid gland. Potassium iodide (ThyroSafe) will not protect the liver, the kidneys, or the brain from the effects of radioactive iodine.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Leukemia is one of the long-term effects of radiation. Radiation will not dissipate in 2 days. Showers will not always protect the skin. Potassium iodide (ThyroSafe) will only protect against thyroid cancer.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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