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Which of the following is not routinely included as part of a diagnostic work-up for colorectal cancer? a. barium enema b. colonoscopy c. bone marrow biopsy d. carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) c. bone marrow biopsy A bone marrow biopsy is not routinely performed as part of a diagnostic work-up for colorectal cancer. Barium enemas provide a clear picture of the large intestine and are useful in detection of smaller tumors. Colonoscopy provides increased visualization and the ability to biopsy lesions. CEA is elevated in later stages of colorectal cancer and may have prognostic value at diagnosis or disease recurrence. You are a registered nurse working in an outpatient infusion center and have begun administration of paclitaxel on a newly-diagnosed breast cancer patient. The patient mentions that she is feeling flushed and shows you a small hive on her left cheek. Your next course of action is to: a. reassures the patient that this is a normal side effect of paclitaxel b. gives the patient 50mg of IV Benadryl c. immediately stops the infusion and notify the oncologist d. decreases the rate of paclitaxel by 50% c. immediately stop the infusion and notify the