A nurse is planning care for a client with cancer who is receiving the plant alkaloid vincristine. in contrast to the side effects of most chemotherapeutic agents, what is a common side effect of vincristine that the nurse must address in the client's care plan?

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Trace Frederick

Biology

1 March, 16:21

A nurse is planning care for a client with cancer who is receiving the plant alkaloid vincristine. in contrast to the side effects of most chemotherapeutic agents, what is a common side effect of vincristine that the nurse must address in the client's care plan?

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Lexi Carney · Answer 1

Vincristine is a chemotherapy drug used to treat cancer. It may have many side effects, including weight loss, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, constipation, numbness, bloating, mouth sores, stomach/abdominal pains or cramps, etc.