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    Ati Nur 275 Fundamentals Proctored Exam (Excelsior University)

    A nurse is caring for a client who has chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. The nurse should expect the client to have experienced which of the following symptoms?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A reason: Cyanosis is not a typical manifestation of chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. Choice B reason: Spasms are more associated with electrolyte imbalances or neurological disorders, not neuropathy. Choice C reason: Jerking movements suggest myoclonus or seizure activity, not peripheral neuropathy. Choice D reason: Tingling, numbness, and burning sensations are hallmark symptoms of peripheral neuropathy due to nerve damage from chemotherapy.

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