A nursing student is discussing with a nurse the plan of care for a patient about to undergo a third round of chemotherapy with cisplatin. Which statement by the nursing student about the treatment of CINV is correct?

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CINV caused by cisplatin is maximal 48 to 72 hours after dosing and can persist for 6 to 7 days, so an antiemetic such as aprepitant, which treats delayed emesis, is an important part of antiemetic therapy. Antiemetics should be started 30 minutes before initiation of chemotherapy. Lorazepam should be given to this patient, because the patient has had some experience with chemotherapy and is likely to have anticipatory emesis. There is no benefit to IV over oral dosing unless the patient has ongoing emesis.

A Nursing Student Is Discussing with a Nurse the Plan