Which Action Should the Nurse Take After Discontinuing an Intravenous

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse take after discontinuing an intravenous infusion of vincristine (Oncovin) that has extravasated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) Apply local ice packs.
• B) Inject hyaluronidase per protocol.
• C) Place a tourniquet on the client's arm above the IV site.
• D) Place warm compresses on the site.
• E) Administer prednisone per protocol.

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The process by which a minor becomes legally recognized as an independent adult, free from parental control.

Disaffirm

The legal act of rejecting or nullifying a contract or agreement, often used in the context of contracts entered into by minors.

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The process of establishing something as a norm or standard within a society or organization.

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