The nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who is receiving vincristine.Which precaution is most important for the nurse to take?

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Certain antineoplastic drugs,such as vincristine,vinblastine,and paclitaxel,cause constipation.Increasing fluids (as allowed),adding fiber to the diet,administering stool softeners and fiber laxatives,exercise,and monitoring vigilantly for the beginning signs of constipation are the usual measures taken.Suppositories or enemas may be necessary.Preventing chills does provide comfort but does not work to actively prevent constipation.Offering a soft tooth brush is an appropriate intervention for mediations that increase bleeding risk.Feeding the patient a snack during the infusion may exacerbate constipation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Cancer Who