The nurse is providing education about chemotherapy to a patient who is being discharged. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will shave with an electric razor."
b. "I will take aspirin for a headache."
c. "I will wash my laundry separate from other family members."
d. "I will flush the toilet twice after using."
ANS: B
Patients should not take any aspirin or aspirin-containing products. Shaving with an electric razor is preferable for a patient undergoing chemotherapy because of the decreased risk of bleeding. The clothing of the chemotherapy patient should be washed separately from other household linens. Because most chemotherapeutic agents are excreted in the urine and feces, it is best to flush the toilet two or three times.
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