The nurse is concerned that a child receiving vincristine is developing an adverse reaction to the medication. What did the nurse most likely assess in the patient?
A) Tooth pain
B) Numb fingertips
C) Reduced hearing
D) Bright red cheeks
B
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The use of vincristine can cause specific neurologic symptoms of weakness, tingling, and numbing of the extremities and sometimes the inability to walk because of loss of ankle support. This medication does not cause tooth pain, reduced hearing, or bright red cheeks.
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