A pt. undergoing chemotherapy is most likely going to experience GI problems because:
a. the chemotherapeutic agents are difficult to metabolize.
b. the chemotherapeutic agents are given systemically and affect the rapidly-dividing epithelial cells that line the GI system.
c. the chemotherapeutic agents cause an allergic reaction.
d. the chemotherapeutic agents are so strong they cause hemorrhaging.
b
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A. ceruloplasmin. B. transferrin. C. hemosiderin. D. hephaestin.
The most appropriate route of feeding for a client with gastric cancer is via a(n):
a. esophagostomy. b. gastrostomy. c. jejunostomy. d. ileostomy.
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A. bulimia nervosa. B. anorexia nervosa. C. binge eating disorder. D. night eating syndrome.
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A) shot. B) standard drink. C) boost. D) standard shot.