The client who is receiving cancer chemotherapy asks why the physician recommended she take it in the evening. The nurse’s response should include which information?
ExplanationMost cancer chemotherapeutic agents cause nausea as a side effect. Taking it in the evening means there is less nausea during meal and awake times. It is often better tolerated. It is important to have a regular time to take medication. However, it does matter when the drug is taken. Drowsiness is not a major side effect of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Lack of energy may develop as the bone marrow is depressed and the client has fewer red blood cells. Fatigue due to anemia is not related to the time when the medication is taken. Activity level does not alter the effectiveness of the cancer chemotherapeutic agent.
