The nurse at a chemotherapy clinic is preparing to administer interferon alfa to a patient. To help minimize side effects, the nurse may
a. start oxygen.
b. lower the ambient temperature.
c. provide antiemetics.
d. administer acetaminophen.
ANS: D
Some symptoms associated with interferon alfa may be reduced with acetaminophen.
Oxygen does not minimize side effects, nor does providing antiemetics because nausea is not a side effect.
Whether the nurse would lower the temperature may depend on the patient's preference, which is not indicated.
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