The nurse is caring for a 63 -year-old patient with ovarian cancer. The patient is to receive chemotherapy consisting of Taxol and Paraplatin. For what adverse effect of this treatment should the nurse monitor
The patient?

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Chemotherapy is usually administered IV on an outpatient basis using a combination of platinum and taxane agents. Paclitaxel (Taxol) plus carboplatin (Paraplatin) are most often used because of their excellent clinical benefits and manageable toxicity. Leukopenia, neurotoxicity, and fever may occur. Acidbase imbalances and elevated phosphate levels are not anticipated.

The Nurse Is Caring for a 63 -Year-Old Patient with Ovarian