When administering cyclophosphamide to a client, the nurse should monitor:
a. serum pH. c. urine for blood.
b. urine pH. d. serum uric acid.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This does not need to be monitored with cyclophosphamide.
B Incorrect: Cyclophosphamide does not alter urine pH.
C Correct: A complication of cyclophosphamide is hemorrhagic cystitis.
D Incorrect: Cyclophosphamide does not alter uric acid levels.
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