Your patient is receiving carmustine, a chemotherapy agent. A ...

[piesebel]

Your patient is receiving carmustine, a chemotherapy agent. A significant side effect of this medication is thrombocytopenia. What symptom would the nurse assess for in a patient at risk for thrombocytopenia?
 
  A) Interrupted sleep pattern
  B) Hot flashes
  C) Nose bleed
  D) Increased weight

Question 2

While a patient is receiving IV doxorubicin hydrochloride, the nurse observes that there is swelling and pain at the IV site. The nurse should:
 
  A) Stop the administration of the drug immediately.
  B) Notify the patient's health care provider.
  C) Continue to administer but decrease the rate of infusion.
  D) Apply a warm compress to the site.

[daiying98]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A