A patient who has had a recent organ transplant is taking sirolimus as part of the immunosuppressant therapy. Today, the patient realized that a dose was missed, and it is now time for the next dose. Which action is appropriate?

During interleukin drug therapy, a patient is showing signs of severe fluid retention, with increasing dyspnea and severe peripheral edema. The next dose of the interleukin is due now. Which action will the nurse take next?

During interleukin drug therapy, a patient is showing signs of severe fluid retention, with increasing dyspnea and severe peripheral edema. The next dose of the interleukin is due now. Which action will the nurse take next?

A patient who has received chemotherapy has a critically low platelet count. The nurse expects which drug or drug class to be used to stimulate platelet cell production?

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a combination of antimetabolite agents. The client has been told that alopecia is likely to occur, and the client is tearful and distraught about this. What is the nurse’s best response?

A client diagnosed with cancer is experiencing pain and the early signs of organ dysfunction. How should the nurse explain these signs and symptoms originate?

The nurse is teaching a class about the various chemotherapy drugs. Which of these statements explains why alkylating drugs are also called “cell cycle–nonspecific drugs”?

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with leukemia. What aspect of this client’s health status should the nurse prioritize when confirming the appropriateness and dosing of antimetabolites?

A patient who has received chemotherapy has a critically low platelet count. The nurse expects which drug or drug class to be used to stimulate platelet cell production?

A patient who has received chemotherapy has a steadily decreasing white blood cell count. The chemotherapy will end on Tuesday afternoon. The oncologist has mentioned that a colony-stimulating factor will be started soon. The nurse knows that the appropriate time to start this medication is when?