A Patient Is Receiving Intravenous Vincristine [Oncovin]

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving intravenous vincristine [Oncovin]. The patient complains of pain at the IV insertion site. The nurse examines the site and notes an area of erythema and edema. What will the nurse do?

• A) Change the IV site and notify the provider of the extravasation.
• B) Contact the provider to suggest using a different chemotherapeutic agent.
• C) Obtain an order for a topical anesthetic to minimize discomfort.
• D) Slow the rate of infusion to reduce the patient's discomfort.