A Patient Who Is About to Begin Chemotherapy Expresses Concern

A patient who is about to begin chemotherapy expresses concern to the primary care NP about gastrointestinal side effects of the treatments.The NP should reassure the patient that:

A) most newer chemotherapeutic agents do not cause nausea and vomiting.
B) antiemetics will be administered as needed if nausea and vomiting occur.
C) taking ondansetron before chemotherapy decreases nausea and vomiting.
D) a scopolamine patch is an effective way to prevent nausea and vomiting.

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