What action should a nurse implement if an intravenous vesicant cancer drug has extravasated? (Select all that apply.)
a. Place a warm compress on the area.
b. Chill the area with an ice pack.
c. Raise the patient's arm above the level of the heart.
d. Stop the infusion.
e. Notify the charge nurse.
D, E
The licensed practical nurse should stop the infusion and notify the charge nurse so that specially trained personnel can intervene.
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