What is the nurse's priority action if
extravasation of an antineoplastic drug occurs during intravenous (IV) administration?
a. Reduce the infusion rate.
b. Discontinue the IV, and apply warm compresses.
c. Stop the infusion immediately, but leave the IV catheter in place.
d. Change the infusion to normal saline, and inject the area with hydrocortisone.
ANS: C
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