The Home Health Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who

question 28

Multiple Choice

The home health nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving interferon therapy for treatment of cancer. Which statement by the client may indicate a need for a change in treatment?

• A)"I have frequent muscle aches and pains."
• B)"I rarely have the energy to get out of bed."
• C)"I experience chills after I inject the interferon."
• D)"I take acetaminophen every 4 hours."

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