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1. 1.) When teaching the patient with cancer about chemotherapy, the nurseshould A.) Avoid telling the patient about possible side effects of drugs to preventanticipatory anxiety. B.)Explain that an... tiemetics, antidiarrheals, and analgesics will be provided asneeded to control side effects. C.) Assure the patient that the side effects from chemotherapy are merelyuncomfortable, not life threatening. D.) Inform the patient that chemotherapy-related alopecia is usually permanent but can be managed with lifelong use of wigs.: B. Patients should always be taught what to expect during a course of chemotherapy,including side effects and expected outcome. Side effects of chemotherapy are serious and may cause death, but itsimportant that patients be informed about whatmeasures can be taken to help them cope with the side effects of therapy. Hair lossrelated to chemotherapy is usually reversible, and short-term use of wigs, scarves,or turbans can be used during and following chemotherapy until the hair grows back. 2. 2.) The client receiving chemotherapy is experiencing mucositis. The nurse advises the client to use which of the following asthe best substance to rinsethe mouth? A.) Alcohol-based mouthwash. B.) Hydrogen peroxide mixture. C.) Lemon-flavored mouthwash. D.)Weak salt and bicarbonate mouth rinse.: D. An acidic environment in the mouth is favorable for bacterial growth, particularly inan area already compromised from chemotherapy.Therefore, the client is advised torinse the mouth before every meal and at bedtime with a weak salt and bicarbonatemouth rinse. This lessens the growth of bacteria and limits plaque formation. The other substances are irritating to oral rinse. 3. 3.) As part of chemotherapy education, the nurse teaches a female client about the risk for bleeding and self-care during the period of the greatest bonemarrow suppression. The nurse understands that further teaching is neededwhen the client states: A.) "I should avoid blowing my nose." B.) "I may need a platelet transfusion if my platelet count is too low." C.) "I'm going to take aspirin for my headache as soon as I get home." D.) "I will count the number of pads and tampons I use when menstruating.": C. During the period of greatest bone marrow suppression, the platelet count may below, less than 20,000 cells/mm3. Option "C" describes an incorrect statement by the client. Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and product that containaspirin should be avoided because of their antiplatelet activity. 4. 4.) Chemotherapeutic agents have which effect associated with the renalsystem? A.) Hypokalemia. B.) Increased uric acid excretion. C.) Hypophosphatemia. D.) Hypercalcemia.: B [Show More]

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