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Title: A patient is receiving her third course of 5-fluorouracil therapy and knows that stomatitis is a ...
Post by: marti318 on Jan 24, 2018
A patient is receiving her third course of
 
  5-fluorouracil therapy and knows that stomatitis is a potential adverse effect of antineoplastic therapy. What will the nurse teach her about managing this problem?
  a. You can take aspirin to prevent stomatitis.
  b. Be sure to watch for and report black, tarry stools immediately.
  c. You need to increase your intake of foods containing fiber and citric acid.
  d. Be sure to examine your mouth daily for bleeding, painful areas, and ulcerations.


Title: A patient is receiving her third course of 5-fluorouracil therapy and knows that stomatitis is a ...
Post by: sammenn28 on Jan 24, 2018
ANS: D