During chemotherapy, a patient develops severe diarrhea caused by a vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting tumor ( VIPoma ). The nurse expects to administer which drug for this problem?

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Octreotide (Sandostatin) is used for the management of a cancer-related condition called carcinoid crisis and treatment of the severe diarrhea caused by vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting tumors (VIPomas). The other options are incorrect.

During Chemotherapy, a Patient Develops Severe Diarrhea Caused by a Vasoactive