The nurse who has received special training to administer chemotherapy is called:
1. an antineoplastic administrator.
2. a chemotherapy nurse.
3. an oncology nurse.
4. an IV therapy nurse.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This type of nurse is not called an antineoplastic administrator.
Rationale 2: This type of nurse is not called a chemotherapy nurse.
Rationale 3: This type of nurse is called an oncology nurse.
Rationale 4: This type of nurse is not called an IV therapy nurse.
Global Rationale: Oncology nurses have taken specific education to fulfill their role. The other terms do not explain this training.
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