University:
American Career College
Course:
NURS-113 | Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing
Academic year:

2021
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148

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1
Author:

esfredint7qo

Therapeutic Procedure STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Radiation Therapy PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Description of Procedure Brachytherapy is placed close to the target tissue. It is done via placement in a body orifice (vagina) or body cavity or delivered via IV. Provides radiation to the tumor and a limited amount to surrounding normal tissue. Indications can be given preop to decrease the size of tumor. Indications depend on the client and shape, size, and location of tumor Outcomes/Evaluation Tumor decreases in size and no further treatment is needed. Tumor size is decreased before surgery Potential Complications Some cells are not destroyed but might be weakened and unable to divide, while others might be able to recover from the radiation damage CONSIDERATIONS Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) place client in private room, sign on door warning of radiation wear dosimeter badge limit visitors to 30 mins wear lead apron whole providing care keep lead container in client's room Client Education remain in position prescribed by provider to prevent dislodgement call nurse for assistance with elimination follow radiation precautions in healthcare and home environments Nursing Interventions follow protocol for proper removal of dressings and bed linens from room. Keep linens in client's room until radiation source is removed