A client is receiving IV paclitaxel for treatment of ovarian cancer. Which of the following assessment data is a priority concer
n? A. Bleeding gums, unexplained bruising
B. Hair loss occurring 8 days after beginning treatmentIncrease in fatigue
C. Client complains of chest pain and shortness of breath
C. Client complains of chest pain and shortness of breath
Explanation:
Paclitaxel is indicated as the first and second line of treatment for advanced ovarian carcinoma. When indicated as the first line of treatment, paclitaxel is used in combination with another platinum compound medicine.
This medicine can only be used with medical supervision and it is important that the medical team pay attention if during treatment the patient has chest pain and / or shortness of breath because this indicates that the patient is suffering from an allergic reaction and the medicine should be stopped and exchanged.
A reserve of value is the function of an asset that can be saved, retrieved and exchanged at another time. More generally, a store of value is anything that retains purchasing power in the future.
Just like other cells in the body, brain cells use a form of sugar called glucose to fuel cellular activities. This energy comes from the foods we consume daily and is regularly delivered to brain cells (called neurons) through the blood.
