The nurse is caring for a patient with cervical cancer. The nurse notes that the cervical implant has become dislodged. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
1
Stay with the patient and contact radiology
2
Wrap the implant in a blanket and place it behind the lead shield
3
Obtain a dosimeter reading on the patient and report it to the physician
4
Pick up the implant with long-handled forceps and place it in a lead container