After a course of chemotherapy for cancer of the throat,an older adult patient is admitted to the hospital with persistent nausea and vomiting.The nurse should initially assess the patient for:

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Drug-induced nausea and vomiting can result in dehydration,decreased caloric intake,and weight loss.Chemotherapy in general will impact the immune system's ability to combat infections.All assessments are important,but dehydration and infection (or sepsis)need to be treated immediately.

After a Course of Chemotherapy for Cancer of the Throat,an