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The Female Reproductive System I

The nurse is caring for a woman after insertion of radium rods for treatment of cancer of the cervix. The nurse positions her in a supine position with legs extended for which reason?

ExplanationThe client is kept flat to prevent the rods from becoming dislodged. She will have an indwelling catheter in place. Positioning does not reduce radiation exposure.