A Patient with Metastatic Cancer of the Colon Experiences Severe

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient with metastatic cancer of the colon experiences severe vomiting following each administration of chemotherapy. An important nursing intervention for the patient is to

• A) teach about the importance of nutrition during treatment.
• B) have the patient eat large meals when nausea is not present.
• C) administer prescribed antiemetics 1 hour before the treatments.
• D) offer dry crackers and carbonated fluids during chemotherapy.

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