The Nurse Is Providing Patient Teaching for a School-Age Patient

The nurse is providing patient teaching for a school-age patient and parents. Chemotherapy is prescribed for cancer treatment. Before the first dose is administered on an outpatient basis, which teaching is most important for the nurse to provide?

A) Prompt recognition of adverse effects after the therapy.
B) Explain how to immediately initiate protective precautions.
C) Promote nutrition with the preparation of favorite foods.
D) Have icy drinks available to improve oral fluid intake.