After completing an exam in a patient's isolation room, how should the cassette cover be discarded?

dispose of the cassette cover in the radiology department
dispose of the cassette cover in central supply
dispose of the cassette cover at the nurses station
dispose of the cassette cover inside the patient's room

dispose of the cassette cover inside the patient's room

Rationale: The cassette cover should be discarded in the patient's room to minimize spread of infection outside the patient's room during transport and entrance into the imaging area.

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