When teaching clients receiving anticancer drugs by an implantable pump, the nurse would recognize the client understood the teaching when the client identified which activity she should avoid:
a. exercising on recumbent bike. c. hot baths and saunas.
b. playing golf. d. running or race walking.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This activity is safe and permitted.
B Incorrect: This activity is safe and permitted.
C Correct: This activity, in addition to mountain climbing, deep sea diving, and contact sports, are contraindicated in clients with implantable pumps.
D Incorrect: This activity is safe and permitted.
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