A nurse routinely administers chemotherapy to hospitalized children with cancer.What safety measures does this nurse take as a routine part of practice? (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse providing chemotherapy has many responsibilities including calculating the child's body-surface area,double checking orders against protocols,and having emergency equipment available.A CBC should be obtained within 48 hours of administering chemotherapy.The nurse should monitor the child based on the child's condition and not just follow the orders left by the provider.

A Nurse Routinely Administers Chemotherapy to Hospitalized Children with Cancer