The Nurse Is Administering an IV Chemotherapeutic Agent to a Child

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is administering an IV chemotherapeutic agent to a child diagnosed with leukemia.The child suddenly begins to wheeze and have severe urticaria.Which is the most appropriate nursing action?

• A) Stop drug infusion immediately.
• B) Recheck rate of drug infusion.
• C) Observe child closely for next 10 minutes.
• D) Explain to child that this is an expected side effect.

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