Common cancer types in caucasian
:~~ Lung, breast colorectal and prostate
common cancer types in African Americans
:~~ Lung, prostate, colorectal, and uterine
Common cancer types asian
:~~ breast, colorectal, prostate, lung and stomach
common cancer types hispanic
:~~ prostate, breast, c...
-Observe skin, mucous membranes and hair follicles for adverse effects
-no hot water bottles, tape, don't expose area to cold or sunlight
-wear cotton clothing
Brachytherapy (internal radiation, sealed source
✓ :~~ -sealed sources (Cesium) mechanically positioned source of radioactive
material placed in body cavity or tumor
-lead container and long handled forceps in room in event of dislodged source
-save all dressings, bed linens until source is removed then discarded dressings and
lines as usual
-urine, feces not radio active if internal
-do not stand close or in line with radioactive source
-client on bedrest while implant in place position of source verified by radiography
Unsealed source of radiation-unsealed liquid given orally or instilled in body cavity
131I example
✓ :~~
Nursing care for internal radiation
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