An adult patient who has been diagnosed with a rectal tumor is scheduled to begin treatment with cisplatin. The nurse has conducted patient teaching about the possibility of nausea and vomiting
In order to reduce the patient's risk of severe nausea, the nurse should
A) place the patient on a low-residue diet.
B) ensure that the patient is NPO from midnight prior to receiving the drug.
C) administer a combination of antiemetics prior to the administration of the drug.
D) encourage the patient to request antiemetics if the nausea becomes unbearable.
C
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