A Nurse Is Discussing Vesicant Chemotherapeutic Agents with a Nursing

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing vesicant chemotherapeutic agents with a nursing student. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching about this type of drug?

• A) "Extravasation of this type of drug may result in the need for skin grafts."
• B) "If an IV line used for a vesicant drug infiltrates, it must be discontinued immediately."
• C) "These drugs may be administered orally as well as intravenously."
• D) "This type of drug may not be infused at a site of previous irradiation."

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