Because antineoplastic agents affect all rapidly growing cells, the nurse observes for:
a. changes in sensory organs.
b. neurological problems such as confusion.
c. nausea and vomiting, bleeding, and alopecia.
d. urinary retention and dysuria.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This does not represent changes in rapidly growing cells.
B Incorrect: This does not represent changes in rapidly growing cells.
C Correct: These represent areas of rapidly growing cells.
D Incorrect: This does not represent changes in rapidly growing cells.
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