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sc00by25

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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with breast cancer. The patient reports that she has been experiencing frequent watery stools following chemotherapy treatment.
 
  When educating the patient regarding dietary guidelines to help relieve symptoms the nurse will encourage
  a. eliminating spicy foods.
  b. eating low-protein foods.
  c. implementing a high-roughage diet.
  d. eating high-fat foods.

Question 2

What is the intended outcome of the chemoprotective drug amifostine (Ethyol)?
 
  a. Decreased nausea and vomiting
  b. Increased effectiveness of the chemotherapy
  c. Maintenance of body weight
  d. Decreased renal toxicity



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Elimination of spicy foods should be encouraged for the patient experiencing diarrhea resulting from chemotherapy. High-protein foods, a diet low in roughage, and a diet with low-fat foods should be encouraged for the patient experiencing diarrhea resulting from chemotherapy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Amifostine is used to reduce the cumulative renal toxicity associated with the repeated administration of cisplatin in patients with advanced ovarian cancer. Chemoprotective drugs do not decrease nausea and vomiting, enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatment, or help prevent weight loss.



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