A 57-year-old man is to begin 5-FU therapy for colon cancer. It will be most important for the nurse to monitor which of the following during the first 72 hours of the initial treatment cycle?
A) Myelosuppression
B) Cardiac events
C) White blood cell nadir
D) Nausea and vomiting
Question 2
A middle-aged patient has received a diagnosis of GI stromal tumor following an extensive diagnostic workup. Imatinib has been recommended as a component of the patient's drug regimen.
What patient education should the nurse provide to this patient?
A) It's important that you let us know if you develop any significant swelling or puffiness.
B) Try to keep your PICC line dressing as dry as possible at all times.
C) You'll likely experience a lot of dry mouth while you're taking this drug, so it's helpful to chew ice chips.
D) If you experience significant nausea after taking a dose, stop taking the drug and schedule an appointment at the clinic.
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
bone cancer
The digestive system: functions of the small intestine and large intestine (colon)
The nurse begins the general survey
Histology of the Colon
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