A Patient Is Receiving Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)as Part of Treatment for Ovarian

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving doxorubicin (Adriamycin) as part of treatment for ovarian cancer.Which nursing diagnosis is related to this antineoplastic drug?

• A) Decreased cardiac output related to the adverse effect of cardiotoxicity
• B) Ineffective breathing pattern related to the adverse effect of pulmonary toxicity
• C) Risk for injury related to the effects of neurotoxicity (ataxia,numbness of hands and feet)
• D) Impaired urinary elimination pattern related to hyperuricemia

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