The Nurse Is Preparing to Give an Initial Dose of Aloxi

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to give an initial dose of Aloxi (palonosetron) as ordered prior to starting chemotherapy for breast cancer. Which of the following nursing actions is of the highest priority?

• A) Infuse the medication undiluted 30 min prior to planned chemotherapy.
• B) Monitor symptoms of nausea or vomiting.
• C) Provide the client with written materials on the chemotherapy agents being used.
• D) Determine the client's typical food intake.

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