What is distinct advantage of radioimmunotherapy

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During 39-year-old Geneva Moyet's annual physical, a physician palpates a swollen thyroid gland. A CT scan and biopsy determine that she has thyroid cancer. The physician refers her to an oncologist, who indicates that she should be treated with radioactive sodium iodide, a radioisotope.

1. By which route will this specific radioisotope be administered?

2. What is a distinct advantage of radioimmunotherapy?

3. What is the primary side effect of radioimmunotherapy?

4. The nurse caring for Geneva puts on gloves and a face mask to assist Geneva with using a bedpan after undergoing radioimmunotherapy. Is the nurse following proper protocol for handling patient excreta after radioimmunotherapy? Explain your answer.

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