Which Nursing Actions Will Decrease the Risk of Extravasation When

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which nursing actions will decrease the risk of extravasation when administering chemotherapy to a pediatric client through a peripheral line? Select all that apply.

• A) Ensuring that the intravenous line is a free flowing line
• B) Administering the medication by infusion pump
• C) Checking for blood return before and during chemotherapy administration
• D) Diluting the medication with normal saline
• E) Administering the vesicant drug last

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