Chemotherapy for breast cancer reports vomiting

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A female client receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer reports vomiting, stomatitis, and a 10 pound weight loss over the past month. The primary healthcare provider orders an antiemetic and daily mouthwashes. When the home care nurse evaluates the client one week later, what change described by the client would best indicate improvement?

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