What Action Should a Nurse Implement If an Intravenous Vesicant

question 13

Multiple Choice

What action should a nurse implement if an intravenous vesicant cancer drug has extravasated? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Place a warm compress on the area.
• B) Chill the area with an ice pack.
• C) Raise the patient's arm above the level of the heart.
• D) Stop the infusion.
• E) Notify the charge nurse.

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