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.
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
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