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For a patient on the chemotherapeutic drug vincristine (Oncovin), which of the following side effects should be reported to the physician?

  • A. Fatigue
  • B. Nausea and vomiting
  • C. Paresthesia
  • D. Anorexia
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Vincristine, a vinca alkaloid, disrupts nerve function, making paresthesia tingling or numbness a critical side effect signaling neurotoxicity, warranting physician review for dose adjustment or cessation. Fatigue, nausea, and anorexia, while common in chemotherapy, are manageable with nursing interventions rest, antiemetics, small meals unless severe. Paresthesia's specificity to vincristine's mechanism, targeting microtubules, elevates its urgency; unchecked, it risks permanent nerve damage, impacting mobility and quality of life. Reporting it ensures timely intervention, distinguishing it from routine effects, a key nursing responsibility in monitoring chemotherapy's narrow therapeutic window.