Nursing · Oncology Nursing
Why should intramuscular (IM) injections and rectal temperature measurements be avoided in patients undergoing chemotherapy?
- 1They delay general wound healing
- 2They falsely elevate core body temperature
- 3They increase the risk of bleeding and infection due to low platelet and WBC counts✓
- 4They reduce the therapeutic effectiveness of chemotherapy
Correct answer
They increase the risk of bleeding and infection due to low platelet and WBC counts
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