Before the specially trained nurse gives the prescribed dose of a chemotherapeutic agent, the nurse should
a. collect an extra syringe and needle in case of contamination.
b. cover the client with a water-resistant shield.
c. explain the expected side effects of the drug to the client.
d. verify dose, drug, and schedule with another nurse.
D
As a precaution against medication error, the chemotherapeutic drug should be verified by another licensed professional. Chemotherapy should be administered only by adequately pre-pared registered professional nurses who have taken special courses in administering chemothe-rapy and who are highly skilled.
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