Which assessment by the nurse would be a sign of neurotoxicity related to chemotherapy?
a. Paresthesia
b. Euphoria
c. Nausea
d. Hallucinations
ANS: A
Signs and symptoms of neurotoxicity include numbness and tingling in extremities, confusion, changes in gait, and motor weakness. Euphoria, nausea, and hallucinations are not signs of neurotoxicity related to chemotherapy.
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