When caring for a client receiving a vesicant chemotherapy agent, the nurse should:
a. request that a central venous access be inserted.
b. monitor the client's blood glucose every four hours.
c. monitor the IV site every 15 minutes.
d. change the IV dressing every day.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: A CVAD usually is a standard only for children receiving chemotherapy.
B Incorrect: A vesicant chemotherapy agent does not impact on blood glucose.
C Correct: Vesicant chemotherapy agents pose a high risk for extravasation and tissue necrosis.
D Incorrect: This increases the risk of dislodging the IV catheter/needle.
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