A Patient Who Is About to Begin Chemotherapy Expresses Concern

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient who is about to begin chemotherapy expresses concern to the primary care NP about gastrointestinal side effects of the treatments.The NP should reassure the patient that:

• A) most newer chemotherapeutic agents do not cause nausea and vomiting.
• B) antiemetics will be administered as needed if nausea and vomiting occur.
• C) taking ondansetron before chemotherapy decreases nausea and vomiting.
• D) a scopolamine patch is an effective way to prevent nausea and vomiting.

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