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

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


D

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