Which Action Is Most Important for the Nurse to Implement

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which action is most important for the nurse to implement to prevent nausea and vomiting in a patient who is prescribed intravenous (IV) chemotherapy?

• A) Keep the patient NPO during the time chemotherapy is infusing.
• B) Administer antiemetic drugs before administering chemotherapy.
• C) Ensure that the chemotherapy is infused over a 4- to 6-hour period.
• D) Assess the patient's responses every hour during the infusion period.