A Patient Is Receiving a Third Course of 5-Fluorouracil Therapy

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving a third course of 5-fluorouracil therapy and knows that stomatitis is a potential adverse effect of antineoplastic therapy.What important information should the nurse give the patient about this adverse effect?

• A)Aspirin should be taken to prevent development of stomatitis.
• B)The patient should watch for and report black tarry stools immediately.
• C)The patient should increase the intake of foods containing fibre and citric acid.
• D)The patient should examine the mouth daily for bleeding, white spots, and ulcerations.

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