RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 623 of 2368

A client who received radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroidism asks how to protect family members. Which statement by the client shows understanding?

  1. "I can share a bed with my family as long as I wear loose clothing."
  2. "I will sleep in a separate bed and flush the toilet 2 to 3 times."
  3. "I will flush the toilet once and then wash my hands with soap and water."
  4. "I must stay away from adults but may hold young children close."
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Correct answer: "I will sleep in a separate bed and flush the toilet 2 to 3 times."

After radioactive iodine therapy, radiation precautions include sleeping in a separate bed and flushing the toilet 2 to 3 times to protect others, especially pregnant women and young children.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Endocrine System: Disorders of the Thyroid Gland. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026