A Patient Is Receiving a Vesicant Chemotherapy Agent

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving a vesicant chemotherapy agent. The nurse notes that the patient's IV line has disconnected and is lying on the floor; the medication is dripping all over the floor. Which of the following actions is appropriate?

• A)Reconnect the IV tubing immediately.
• B)Wipe it up as quickly as possible with disposable cloths.
• C)No special precautions are needed for vesicant drug cleanups.
• D)Use gloves and a protective gown to clean the spill according to agency policy.

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Definitions:

Genetic Equilibrium

A state in a population where allele frequencies remain constant over time, assuming no evolutionary influences.

Allele

Different versions of a gene, known as alleles, result from mutations and exist at the identical location on a chromosome.

Genotype Frequencies

The proportion of different genetic variants (genotypes) within a population.

New Alleles

New alleles are variations of genes that arise through mutations, providing a source for genetic diversity within populations.