Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology Q 172

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The clinic nurse provides instructions to a client receiving an antineoplastic medication. When implementing the plan, the nurse tells the client to?

  

     A. To consult with health care providers before receiving immunization.

     B. To avoid hot foods and high fiber-rich foods.

     C. To take acetylsalicylic acid as needed for headache.

     D. To drink beverages containing alcohol in moderate amount during the evening.

    

    

Correct Answer: A. To consult with health care providers before receiving immunization.

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Because antineoplastic medications lower the resistance of the body, clients must be informed not to received immunizations without a health care provider’s approval.

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Option B: Diarrhea as one of the common signs of antineoplastic medication needs to avoid spicy and high-fiber foods which can increase peristalsis.

Option C: Clients need to avoid aspirin to minimize the risk of bleeding.

Option D: Clients need to avoid alcohol to minimize the risk of toxicity.

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