A male client is receiving chemotherapy and is concerned about endangering his female sexual partner while he is receiving the drugs. The nurse's highest priority instruction to this client is to __________ receiving the drugs
a. continue to use his preferred method of birth control while
b. abstain from sexual activity for 7 days after
c. use a second form of birth control while
d. use condoms for up to seven days after
ANS: D
Condoms should be used for up to 7 days after receiving the drugs to prevent endangering the client's sexual partner.
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