The nurse on an oncology unit is providing patient education to an elderly patient who has colorectal cancer and who is to begin oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) therapy
What information about oxaliplatin therapy is it important for the patient to know?
a. The patient should avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
b. The patient should shampoo less frequently to prevent hair loss.
c. The patient should take antacids every 2 hours to reduce acidity.
d. The patient should limit exposure to cold objects and environments.
ANS: D
The patient should be warned to avoid direct exposure to cold or touch cold objects and should avoid cold liquids and the use of ice, because cold exacerbates neuropathy.
Nothing indicates that the patient should avoid sunlight.
Alopecia occurs in 2% of the patients taking the drug; less frequent shampooing does not prevent hair loss.
Nothing indicates that antacids need to be taken with this medication.
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