A child is in the hospital receiving chemotherapy for Hodgkin's lymphoma. What action by a new nurse causes the precepting nurse to intervene?
A.
Assesses the need for anti-emetics prior to starting chemotherapy
B.
Checks the IV for blood return before giving the chemotherapy
C.
Double wraps the chemotherapy bags and places in the trash can
D.
Performs hand hygiene prior to and after caring for the patient
ANS: C
Chemotherapeutic agents are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of in specific containers, not the trash can. The other actions are appropriate.
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