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Question

A father brings in his 8-year-old daughter (S.D.) for 3 days of flu-like symptoms. The nurse practitioner assures S.D.'s father and gives advice for keeping the child comfortable while the virus passes. After another 5 days, the father returns. Noting lymphadenopathy and a slight fever (99.4° F), the nurse practitioner suspects a sinus infection and prescribes 10 days of antibiotics. After 2 weeks, S.D. returns with her father. Slight bruising is noted as well as splenomegaly. After a number of blood tests, the patient is referred to a pediatric oncologist. After meeting with the pediatric oncologist, the father has many questions. One question relates to the chemotherapy agent. He understands that the medication may be considered a vesicant, and he would like you to explain what a vesicant is and how it can be managed. Also, list some common vesicants. S.D. asks the nurse if chemotherapy hurts. What will the nurse tell the patient? Provide a rationale for your response