Question

A nurse is caring for a seven-year-old client receiving cyclophosphamide. in addition to administering mesna, which action should the nurse take?

Answer 1

In addition to that the nurse should take care that there should be no bladder bleeding, infection, diarrhea, bone marrow suppression etc. which can worsen the condition further.

Explanation: This medicine is generally used in chemotherapy to treat leukemia, breast cancer, lymphoma, ovarian cancer, sarcoma etc and also as an immune suppressor. It is in the WHO's list of the most safe and effective medicines needed in the health system. It is taken by injection into a vein or by mouth.

Answer 2

Cyclophosphamide is use to the treat some types of cancers, like breast cancer, leukemia and ovarian cancer but often in combination with other drugs. It is also approved to treat nephrotic syndrome, a disease of the kidneys in children. Therefore, nurse whose client is receiving this drug should report chills and fever to doctor to give immediate response in case of toxicity or worse side effects.