A Patient with Metastatic Cancer of the Colon Experiences Severe

question 35

Multiple Choice

A patient with metastatic cancer of the colon experiences severe vomiting after each administration of chemotherapy. Which action,if taken by the nurse,is appropriate?

• A)Have the patient eat large meals when nausea is not present.
• B)Offer dry crackers and carbonated fluids during chemotherapy.
• C)Administer prescribed antiemetics 1 hour before the treatments.
• D)Give the patient a glass of a citrus fruit beverage during treatments.

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