To help minimize side effects in a cancer patient receiving interferon-alfa therapy, the nurse should:
1. start oxygen.
2. lower the ambient temperature.
3. provide antiemetics.
4. administer acetaminophen.
Correct Answer: 4
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A. Total US population B. African American population. C. Hispanic population D. Population of the Philippines
The first assessment to complete related to the eyes is:
A. Eye lids B. Visual acuity C. Extraocular movements D. Peripheral vision
The nurse on an oncology unit is caring for a patient receiving cisplatin (Platinol-AQ). In addition to managing the patient's nausea and vomiting, the nurse should monitor for which adverse reaction or reactions? (Select all that apply.)
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