The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving vincristine (Oncovin), a plant alkaloid chemotherapeutic agent, to treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The nurse observes that the patient has difficulty walking. What action will the nurse take?

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Difficulty walking is a common side effect of vincristine and can be indicative of peripheral neuropathy. The nurse should ask about numbness or tingling in the fingers and toes as this is a common manifestation of peripheral neuropathy. Assessing heart rate and blood pressure, temperature, or requesting a complete blood count and electrolytes will not provide information related to this specific side effect of vincristine.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Receiving