A patient is receiving vincristine (Oncovin) for cancer treatment. Which assessment finding should indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing a toxic reaction?

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Vincristine can cause peripheral neuropathy, which can present as pain and motor weakness in the extremities. Hypotension, cardiac dysrhythmias, stomatitis, and alopecia may occur with vincristine use but are not typically indicative of a toxic reaction.

A Patient Is Receiving Vincristine (Oncovin) for Cancer Treatment