A Child Receiving Chemotherapy Is Experiencing Mucositis

question 23

Multiple Choice

A child receiving chemotherapy is experiencing mucositis.Which prescriptions should the nurse plan to administer for initial treatment?

• A) Scope mouth rinse
• B) Listerine antiseptic mouth rinse
• C) Carafate suspension (Sucralfate)
• D) Nystatin oral suspension (Nystatin)
• E) Lidocaine viscous (Lidocaine hydrochloride solution)

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