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Care for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
- Precautions for Nurses When Handling Chemotherapy
First: Procedures Before Preparing Chemotherapy:
- Know the patient's name.
- Know the drug name.
- Know the scheduled time for administering the dose.
- Know the required chemotherapy dose for the patient.
- Be aware of the method of administering chemotherapy.
- Know the solution used for chemotherapy dilution.
- Be familiar with the drug's brand name.
- Know the expiration date of the drug (its color and smell).
- Know the chemotherapy cycle number.
- Ensure the drug is stored properly.
- Confirm the chemotherapy order has been signed.
