2. For a patient receiving a cytotoxic drug that will likely result in bone marrow depression,...

 

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2. For a patient receiving a cytotoxic drug that will likely result in bone marrow depression, which of the following teaching considerations should be the priority for the nurse with the patient and family members or caregivers? A. Wash hands often and avoid people with colds, flu, or other infections. B. Do not expect fatigue and weakness, which are uncommon. C. Expect gastrointestinal upset. More nausea and vomiting may occur when the blood cell counts are low. D. Take acetaminophen for fever. 2. For a patient receiving a cytotoxic drug that will likely result in bone marrow depression, which of the following teaching considerations should be the priority for the nurse with the patient and family members or caregivers? A. Wash hands often and avoid people with colds, flu, or other infections. B. Do not expect fatigue and weakness, which are uncommon. C. Expect gastrointestinal upset. More nausea and vomiting may occur when the blood cell counts are low. D. Take acetaminophen for fever.

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