A child with cancer is receiving chemotherapy, and his mother is concerned that the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy are reducing is ability to eat and gain weight appropriately. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
1. administer an antiemetic at the first hint of nausea
2. offer the child's favorite foods to encourage him to eat
3. start antiemetic drugs prior to the chemotherapy infusion
4. maintain IV fluid infusion to avoid dehydration
Answer: start antiemetic drugs prior to the chemotherapy infusion