The nurse is caring for a client who is to receive chemotherapy. When the nurse notes the client does not have a prescription for premedication prior to chemotherapy he or she should:
a. plan to administer the chemotherapy without premedication.
b. plan to administer a serotonin antagonist 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy.
c. collaborate with the health care provider for a premedication prescription.
d. inform the client that the health care provider didn't prescribe a premedication, if asked.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Most chemotherapy agents are emetogenic and premedication should be prescribed.
B Incorrect: This is out of the nurse's scope of practice.
C Correct: The nurse should initiate collaboration with the health care provider for a prescription for a premed.
D Incorrect: The nurse's responsibility is to be a client-advocate, so collaboration with the health care provider is appropriate.
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