Q1. A 48-year-old woman had a lumpectomy after being diagnos…
Q1. A 48-year-old woman had a lumpectomy after being diagnosed with carcinoma in the left breast. She had her first chemotherapy treatment with cyclophosphamide 2 months ago. Today she is in the outpatient cancer treatment center for her sixth round of chemotherapy; radiation therapy is planned after the tenth chemotherapy treatment is completed. The nurse documents these findings as part of today’s admission assessment: Reports “feeling tired often.” “I have had diarrhea five or six times a day.” “I don’t have much of an appetite.” “I have noticed some blood in my urine, starting yesterday.” “My food doesn’t have any taste to it at all.” The patient has alopecia. Oral mucosa is inflamed with some ulcerations noted in the cheek areas. Vital signs: Temp. 100.5°F (38.1°C), P 88, R 12, BP 118/72 Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement, below, by selecting from the list of options provided.The nurse recognizes that, based on the assessment data and patient’s history, the patient is currently at risk for complications, including __________, _________, and __________.