The Client Receives Several Chemotherapeutic Agents as Treatments for Cancer

question 11

Multiple Choice

The client receives several chemotherapeutic agents as treatments for cancer. The client asks the nurse why he needs so many drugs. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "Using multiple drugs decreases the incidence of side effects."
• B) "Using multiple drugs will help kill more of the cancer."
• C) "Using multiple drugs is more cost -effective in treating cancer."
• D) "Using multiple drugs means a shorter treatment time."

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