A patient on chemotherapy has a platelet count of 3000/mm3. When the patient complains of joint pain, the nurse should give which instruction?
1. Take two regular-strength aspirin.
2. Take two over-the-counterstrength ibuprofen tablets.
3. Take two prescription-strength ibuprofen tablets.
4. Take two acetaminophen tablets.
Question 2
In which chemotherapy patient would the nurse be the most concerned about the development of hyperuricemia and subsequent kidney damage?
1. A 49-year-old with breast cancer
2. A 74-year-old with prostate cancer
3. A 29-year-old with leukemia
4. A 17-year-old with sarcoma