A patient receiving doxorubicin (Adriamycin) voids urine that is bright red. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

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Bright red urine is a known side effect of doxorubicin, and it does not necessarily indicate significant bleeding. The nurse should check the patient's urine for any signs of actual blood (such as clots), and reassure the patient that this is a common side effect of the medication. Option A, drawing a hemoglobin sample and preparing for possible blood transfusion, is not necessary unless there are other indications of bleeding. Option B, notifying the physician STAT, is also not necessary unless there are other concerning symptoms or indications of bleeding. Option D, withholding all red dye from the patient's diet, is not necessary or indicated.

A Patient Receiving Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) Voids Urine That Is Bright