What key points should you include in a teaching plan for D.W. regarding cyclophosphamide
therapy?
What will be an ideal response?
She needs to drink at least 2 to 3 L of fluid per day to avoid hemorrhagic cystitis. She should take the
medication early in the morning and urinate every 2 hours during the day and before going to bed at
night. Tell her to notify the provider if she develops hematuria or dysuria. Teach her to test her urine
with strips if needed.
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