Rylie is an oncology nurse who is trying to conceive a baby. Is it safe for her to administer cytotoxic chemotherapy?

a. Yes, as long as she uses standard chemotherapeutical administration precautions.
b. Possibly. She may be able to administer select medications depending on the type of
cytotoxic drug being administered.
c. Yes, as long as she does not handle them at the time she is ovulating.
d. No. Women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or actively trying to conceive a child
should not care for patients receiving cytotoxic drugs.


d. No. Women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or actively trying to conceive a child
should not care for patients receiving cytotoxic drugs.

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