The nurse who is teaching a 57-year-old male client who has gastric cancer about the side effects of chemotherapy understands that it is important to stress that: Select all that apply
1. Side effects can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal track.
2. Chemotherapy can cause alopecia.
3. Few to no side effects typically occur.
4. Chemotherapy can cause an increased absolute neutrophil count (ANC).
5. Chemotherapy is very painful.
1. Side effects can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal track.
2. Chemotherapy can cause alopecia.
Rationale: Side effects can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal track. This is a true statement. Some of the most common side effects of chemotherapy are nausea and vomiting. Chemotherapy can cause alopecia. Alopecia, although temporary, is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Few to no side effects typically occur. This is not a true statement and therefore is misleading. There are many side effects associated with chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can cause an increased absolute neutrophil count (ANC). The ANC decreases with chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is very painful. Chemotherapy is not typically painful. It is the side effects, such as nausea and vomiting, that are painful.
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The nurse is developing a clinical question in a PICOT format. What components are included in the question? (Select all that apply.)
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A) "A family history of alcoholism is a risk factor for substance abuse." B) "Just because his friends are experimenting does not mean that he will." C) "If my husband or I have a substance abuse problem it could increase his risk." D) "Negative life events are a potential risk factor."
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