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Care for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

- Precautions for Nurses When Handling Chemotherapy

First: Procedures Before Preparing Chemotherapy:

  1. Know the patient's name.
  2. Know the drug name.
  3. Know the scheduled time for administering the dose.
  4. Know the required chemotherapy dose for the patient.
  5. Be aware of the method of administering chemotherapy.
  6. Know the solution used for chemotherapy dilution.
  7. Be familiar with the drug's brand name.
  8. Know the expiration date of the drug (its color and smell).
  9. Know the chemotherapy cycle number.
  10. Ensure the drug is stored properly.
  11. Confirm the chemotherapy order has been signed.