A 61-year-old male client is scheduled to begin chemotherapy for the treatment of his bone cancer shortly. Staff at the cancer center have educated the man and his wife about the goals, course, and expectations of his treatment. Which of the following medications and treatments might the man anticipate needing during and after his course of treatment?

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Nausea and anemia are common side effects of chemotherapy and may be addressed with antiemetics and PRBCs. There is no noted indication with chemotherapy for corticosteroids, antiplatelet aggregators, diuretics, or SSRIs.

A 61-Year-Old Male Client Is Scheduled to Begin Chemotherapy for the Treatment