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The drugs used to treat cancer cause serious side effects, such as hair loss, because they
 A) contain a small amount of harmless radioactive substances.
  B) cannot distinguish cancer cells from normal cells.
  C) cause anemia, loss of red blood cells, protein, and nutrients.
  D) cause nausea so the patient cannot take in a proper diet.

Question 2

If the patient appears to be using the muscles of the neck or abdomen for breathing, inform the nurse.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

True




corkyiscool3328

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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