A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Cancer Who

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who has been undergoing chemotherapy. The patient has oral mucositis as a result of the chemotherapy, and the provider has ordered palifermin [Kepivance]. Which is an appropriate nursing action when giving this drug?

• A) Administering the drug as a slow IV infusion
• B) Flushing the IV line with heparin before infusing the drug
• C) Giving the drug within 6 hours of the chemotherapy
• D) Warning the patient about the potential for distortion of taste

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