Radiation Therapy Precautions

A 58-year-old male patient diagnosed with prostate cancer is scheduled for external beam radiation therapy. The oncology nurse is educating the patient about necessary precautions after receiving radiation treatment. One of the critical measures is to maintain a safe distance from direct contact with others, especially vulnerable individuals. It is recommended that the patient limit close contact within a distance of __________ feet from pregnant women and children for at least a period of __________ days following each treatment.