If a person has been exposed to radiation, presenting
symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, or
fatigue can be expected to occur within _______ hours after
exposure?
a) 48 to 72
The prodromal phase (presenting symptoms) of radiation exposure
occurs within 48 to 72 hours after exposure. Signs and symptoms
include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and fatigue. With
high-dose radiation exposure, the signs and symptoms may include
fever, respiratory distress, and increased excitability.
b) 6 to 12
The prodromal phase (presenting symptoms) of radiation exposure
occurs within 48 to 72 hours after exposure.
c) 12 to 24
The prodromal phase (presenting symptoms) of radiation exposure
occurs within 48 to 72 hours after exposure.
d) 24 to 48
The prodromal phase (presenting symptoms) of radiation exposure
occurs within 48 to 72 hours after exposure.
symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, or
fatigue can be expected to occur within _______ hours after
exposure?
a) 48 to 72
The prodromal phase (presenting symptoms) of radiation exposure
occurs within 48 to 72 hours after exposure. Signs and symptoms
include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and fatigue. With
high-dose radiation exposure, the signs and symptoms may include
fever, respiratory distress, and increased excitability.
b) 6 to 12
The prodromal phase (presenting symptoms) of radiation exposure
occurs within 48 to 72 hours after exposure.
c) 12 to 24
The prodromal phase (presenting symptoms) of radiation exposure
occurs within 48 to 72 hours after exposure.
d) 24 to 48
The prodromal phase (presenting symptoms) of radiation exposure
occurs within 48 to 72 hours after exposure.