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tingc95

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A client receiving cancer treatment complains of not being able to eat. What is the best initial response by the nurse?
 a. I will give you your anti-emetic.
  b. What makes you not able to eat?
  c. Don't drink liquids with your meals but drink fluids between meals to maintain hydration.
  d. Some clients develop an aversion to red meat. Try poultry, fish, eggs, or dairy products instead.

Question 2

Foods to be avoided for the client who is immunocompromised as a result of chemotherapy and/or radiation include:
 a. yogurt and sour cream.
  b. fresh fruits and vegetables.
  c. cooked poultry, fish, meat, and eggs.
  d. pasteurized milk and milk products.



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Answer to Question 1

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