A Patient with Metastatic Cancer of the Colon Experiences Severe

question 38

Multiple Choice

A patient with metastatic cancer of the colon experiences severe vomiting following each administration of chemotherapy.Which action,if taken by the nurse,is most 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 two ounces of a citrus fruit beverage during treatments.

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