A client scheduled for chemotherapy says that the medication causes nausea and vomiting. What should the nurse do to help this client?
1. Ask the physician to consider a different drug.
2. Tell the client the medication will be divided into smaller doses.
3. Administer an antiemetic prior to therapy.
4. Place a strong air freshener in the room to prevent nausea.
Answer: 3
1. Most chemotherapy drugs cause some form of gastrointestinal upset, and the agent chosen is usually specific to the tissue invaded and cannot be changed.
2. To be effective, the medication is given exactly as ordered.
3. The physician orders antiemetics for the client receiving chemotherapy. The nurse individualizes care by administering those medications prior to therapy.
4. Air fresheners can be helpful for clients who have noxious body odors from the cancer. However, these also can be a source of nausea to the client.
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