While Counseling a Client Taking Kepivance (Palifermin), the Nurse Recognizes

question 14

Multiple Choice

While counseling a client taking Kepivance (palifermin) , the nurse recognizes that further teaching is necessary based on which of the following client statements?

• A) "I'll be sure to let my doctor know if I develop a rash or any tongue discolorations."
• B) "As long as I'm taking this, I won't get any side effects from my chemotherapy."
• C) "This medication helps prevent the mouth sores that were so bad with my last chemotherapy treatment."
• D) "I have to get this medication in an IV 3 days before and 3 days after my chemotherapy."

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