A systematic approach to preparing for chemotherapy administration.

therapeutic agents. The worksheet was not intended to be part of the patient’s medical record. The worksheet addresses several critical areas of chemotherapy administration including calculation of body surface area, protocol information, laboratory and other tests required, major potential side effects, administration (facilitating cross-checking with preceptor or another nurse), and documentation. The worksheet was reviewed by the unit’s Nurse Practice Committee before being adopted on the nursing unit. Worksheets were printed on a pad of colored paper and kept in the nursing station where they were easily accessible. The worksheet complements the Children’s Cancer Study Group Chemotherapy Guidelines kept as a reference on the nursing unit.