Assessing and Monitoring Thrombocytopenia Risk During Chemotherapy
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Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize when monitoring for thrombocytopenia?

  • Hypertension
  • Increased heart rate
  • Elevated body temperature
  • Bleeding or bruising (correct)

    • What intervention is essential to prevent nephrotoxicity associated with cisplatin?

  • Administering the medication on an empty stomach
  • Increasing the patient's fluid intake (correct)
  • Administering the medication with a high-protein meal
  • Encouraging the patient to consume a low-sodium diet

    • Which of the following is a potential side effect of chemotherapy?

  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hair loss (correct)
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hypotension

    • What is the primary purpose of antineoplastic medications?

    <p>To treat cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential complication of chemotherapy?

    <p>Hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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