Which action should the nurse take when caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy and complains of problems with concentration?
a. Teach the patient to rest the brain by avoiding new activities.
b. Teach that "chemo-brain" is a short-term effect of chemotherapy.
c. Report patient symptoms immediately to the health care provider.
d. Suggest use of a daily planner and encourage adequate rest and sleep.
ANS: D
Use of tools to enhance memory and concentration such as a daily planner and adequate rest are helpful for patients who develop "chemo-brain" while receiving chemotherapy. Patients should be encouraged to exercise the brain through new activities. Chemo-brain may be short- or long-term. There is no urgent need to report common chemotherapy side effects to the provider.
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