The nurse is performing a history on a patient who will begin taking bevacizumab (Avastin). Which aspect of the patient's history should be reported to the oncologist treating this patient?
a. History of hepatitis
b. Hypertension
c. Recent surgical history
d. Weight loss
ANS: C
Bevacizumab carries a boxed warning for gastrointestinal perforations, wound dehiscence, impaired wound healing, hemorrhage, and fistula formation after surgery. The drug should not be used within 28 days after major surgery.
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