What treatment modifications should the therapist employ if a client with cancer who has been cleared for massage has received ThioTEPA or cyclophosphamide chemotherapy within 24 hours of his or her scheduled appointment?

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ThioTEPA and cyclophosphamide are chemotherapy drugs that can be excreted through the client's sweat, urine, and feces for up to 48 hours after administration. Therefore, it is recommended to use gloves to minimize the therapist's exposure to the client's bodily fluids. While avoiding lower extremities and avoiding vibration and percussion may be helpful in reducing the risk of bruising or bleeding in clients who have undergone chemotherapy, these modifications do not specifically address the concern of exposure to the drugs through bodily fluids. Suggesting that the client void before the massage may also be helpful in minimizing exposure, but it does not provide as much protection as using gloves.

What Treatment Modifications Should the Therapist Employ If a Client