How can central venous access devices (CVADs) be of value in a patient receiving chemotherapy who has stomatitis and severe diarrhea?
1
The chemotherapy can be rapidly completed allowing the stomatitis and diarrhea to resolve.
2
Crystalloid can be administered to prevent dehydration.
3
Concentrated hyperalimentation fluid can be administered through the CVAD.
4
The chemotherapy dose can be reduced.