Common adverse effects of chemotherapy are nausea and vomiting. As a result, the nurse should initiate which of the following nursing actions?
1. Remove food with a lot of color.
2. Wait until the nausea begins to administer the antiemetic as ordered.
3. Give an antiemetic 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy.
4. Establish a nothing by mouth status during chemotherapy.
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1. Food in general may make the child have nausea and cause vomiting.
2. An antiemetic should be provided 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy to prevent the feelings of nausea and vomiting.
3. The onset of the antiemetic will occur with the start of chemotherapy and prevent nausea.
4. The patient can have food throughout chemotherapy if they feel well enough for food.
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