A nurse in the emergency department is caring for female client. Exhibits Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select All that Apply.)

A. “I will use my own toothpaste tube.”: Radioactive iodine is excreted in saliva. Sharing hygiene items like toothpaste or toothbrushes can transfer radiation to family members. B. “I will stay at least 6 feet away from my anyone who is pregnant.”: To protect the fetus from radiation exposure, strict distance must be maintained from pregnant women and small children. D. “I will not prepare food for others for the first week following therapy.”: Because radiation is present on the skin (sweat) and in saliva, handling food can transfer radioactive material to others. C. “The radiation should be cleared from my body one month after starting therapy.”: While the effects take months, the actual radioactive isotope is largely eliminated from the body within a few days to a week. E. “I will wait 3 days after starting my radiation therapy to hug my newborn grandchild.”: Guidelines typically recommend avoiding close contact (hugging, sleeping in same bed) with prolonged exposure to children for roughly 1 week or more, depending on the dose. 3 days is generally considered insufficient for a newborn. F. “I will flush the toilet once the toilet once after each use with the lid open during my therapy.”: Clients should flush the toilet 2 to 3 times after each use to ensure all radioactive material is washed away.