The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Receiving

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving vincristine (Oncovin) ,a plant alkaloid chemotherapeutic agent,to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.The nurse observes that the patient has difficulty walking.What action will the nurse take?

A) Ask about numbness or tingling in the fingers and toes.
B) Assess heart rate and blood pressure to evaluate for orthostatic hypotension.
C) Assess the temperature to evaluate for infection.
D) Request an order for a complete blood count and electrolytes.

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