An Intravenous (IV)administration of Doxycycline (Vibramycin)has Extravasated

question 24

Multiple Choice

An intravenous (IV) administration of doxycycline (Vibramycin) has extravasated.What nursing action should be implemented after stopping the IV line?

• A) Notify the physician, and restart the IV line in another site.
• B) Restart the IV line at another site and document the extravasation.
• C) Flush NS through cannula at the insertion site.
• D) Discard the IV tubing and the IV bag.

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