Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A nurse on an oncology unit is preparing to administer daunorubicin to a client who has leukemia. Which action should the nurse take before administering this medication?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Daunorubicin can cause cardiotoxicity; therefore, reviewing the client's most recent echocardiogram is essential to assess cardiac function before administration.