The dose limiting side effect of cisplatin is renal damage. What other side effect is VERY LIKELY to occur with cisplatin and requires patient counseling and pretreatment with drugs such as ondansetron?
A. Neuropathy
B. Diarrhea
C. Nausea and vomiting
D. Red green color blindness
Answer: C. Nausea and vomiting
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