Multiple Choice
A patient is receiving a third course of 5-fluorouracil therapy and knows that stomatitis is a potential adverse effect of antineoplastic therapy.What important information should the nurse give the patient about this adverse effect?
A) Aspirin should be taken to prevent development of stomatitis.
B) The patient should watch for and report black tarry stools immediately.
C) The patient should increase the intake of foods containing fibre and citric acid.
D) The patient should examine the mouth daily for bleeding, white spots, and ulcerations.
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