A chemotherapy patient should be instructed to report which signs or symptoms to his or her health care provider? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sleeping 10 hours at night
b. Uncontrollable nausea
c. Constipation
d. Oral temperature of 98 ° F
e. Blood pressure 120/80
ANS: B, C
In patients on chemotherapy, dehydration must be avoided, and bowel regularity must be maintained.
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