Radium inserted in the vagina of a client is now being removed. What safety precaution should the nurse employ when assisting with the radium removal?
1
Clean the radium in ether or alcohol.
2
Wear foil-lined rubber gloves while handling the radium.
3
Ensure that long forceps are available for removing the radium.
4
Document how long the radium was in place and when it was removed.