A child with ALL is receiving methotrexate for therapy. Which nursing diagnosis below would best apply to him during therapy?
A) Risk for impaired skin integrity related to oral ulcerations associated with chemotherapy
B) Risk for impaired mobility related to depressant effects of methotrexate
C) Excess fluid volume related to effect of methotrexate on aldosterone secretion
D) Risk for self-directed violence related to effect of methotrexate on central nervous system
A
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