The Client Receives Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) as Treatment for Cancer, and Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

The client receives cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) as treatment for cancer, and is experiencing oral irritation as an adverse effect. What does the best plan of the nurse include as it relates to providing oral comfort?

• A) Teach the client to avoid extreme temperatures of food selections.
• B) Administer megestrol (Megace) to the client.
• C) Teach good oral hygiene, including the use of an antiseptic mouthwash.
• D) Teach the client to use a soft toothbrush for brushing the teeth.

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Definitions:

Dorsal Anterior

Likely refers to areas in the brain's frontal cortex involved in cognitive functions, though the term might be inaccurate as it blends aspects of different regions.

Cingulate Cortex

A part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, involved in emotional regulation, cognitive processing, and autonomic functions.

Insults

Disparaging remarks or actions aimed at belittling or offending someone.

Displaced Aggression

Aggression directed to a target other than the source of one’s frustration.