A client has been prescribed a drug that specifically targets her cancer's proteins and pathways. How should the nurse explain the benefits of this drug?
1. "This drug will be much safer to take than drugs that do not specifically target your cancer."
2. "There will be fewer adverse effects from this drug."
3. "This drug is designed to kill only abnormal cells."
4. "This drug is less expensive than other chemotherapeutic drugs."
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Rationale 1: The safety of this drug is likely no different from that of other drugs.
Rationale 2: These drugs often have more adverse effects.
Rationale 3: These drugs are targeted at abnormal cells and leave normal cells undamaged.
Rationale 4: These drugs are often more expensive.
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a. Put on gloves b. Apply a cold washcloth to his face c. Apply lotion on the face d. Dry the face thoroughly
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