Question

A client is admitted to the hospital for the implantation of radon seeds in the oral cavity. which intervention is most important when the nurse is caring for this client after the procedure?

Answer 1

The most important nursing intervention is to look for the client’s oral hygiene frequent and after meals. After a period of two or three weeks further irritation of the gland develops from the radioactivity and the patient may notice burning on urination, pressure,  frequency and some slight rectal irritation or diarrhea.