The client has been ordered Marinol for chemotherapy-induced nausea. In planning the dosage schedule for the drug, the nurse recognizes that the medication will be administered:
a. before the chemotherapeutic agent is given.
b. after the chemotherapeutic agent is given.
c. both before and after the chemotherapeutic agent is given.
d. 24 hours before giving the chemotherapy.
ANS: C
In order to prevent nausea caused by chemotherapy, Marinol should be given both before and after the chemotherapeutic agent is given.
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