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The nurse suspects that the client may be experiencing peripheral neuropathy as a result of receiving paclitaxel (Taxol). What is the highest priority nursing intervention to use in monitoring the client for this adverse reaction?
 
  a. Decrease in levels of white blood cells and platelets
  b. Increase in overactive deep tendon reflexes
  c. Numbness and/or tingling of the fingers and toes
  d. Paralysis of the muscles in the lower extremities

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A client is ordered to receive cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). The client is advised to drink increased water and fluids to:
 
  a. prevent renal failure.
  b. prevent liver dysfunction.
  c. prevent hemorrhagic cystitis.
  d. increase the red blood cell count.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Symptoms of neuropathy include feelings of numbness and/or tingling in the fingers and toes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Cytoxan can cause hemorrhagic cystitis and irritation of the bladder wall.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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