A client is placed on a medical regimen of doxorubicin (Adriamycin),cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan),and fluorouracil (5-FU)for breast cancer.Which side effect seen in the client should the nurse report to the provider immediately?

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Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)can cause cardiac problems with symptoms of extreme fatigue,shortness of breath,chronic cough,and edema.These need to be reported as soon as possible to the provider.Nausea,vomiting,hair loss,and mucositis are common problems associated with chemotherapy regimens.

A Client Is Placed on a Medical Regimen of Doxorubicin