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ashley

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Which complications or responses to chemotherapy have a greater impact among older adults who receive intravenous chemotherapy? (select all that apply)
 
  a. Alopecia
  b. Headache
  c. Nausea/vomiting
  d. Neutropenia
  e. Peripheral neuropathy
  f. Stomach and intestinal changes

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A male patient is prescribed estrogen as hormone treatment for cancer. Which assessment is most important to perform for this patient?
 
  a. Ask whether there has been a change in the level of sexual activity.
  b. Compare breast size after therapy to that from before therapy.
  c. Check for swelling and hard, cordlike veins in the legs.
  d. Measure the patient's abdominal girth.


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dpost18

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


ashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

lindahyatt42

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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