A client asks the nurse why he is receiving several chemotherapeutic agents as treatment for cancer. Which response should the nurse provide the client?

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Using multiple drugs will help kill more of the cancer by attacking the cancer cells in different ways and reducing the risk of drug resistance. This approach, known as combination chemotherapy, is a common treatment for cancer. It can also increase the chances of achieving remission or cure. The other options are not accurate or relevant in explaining the use of multiple chemotherapeutic agents.

A Client Asks the Nurse Why He Is Receiving Several