A client is diagnosed with an extravasation of a intravenous medication. Which of the following should the nurse do to assist this client?
1. Remove the catheter and apply heat.
2. Place the extremity lower than the level of the heart.
3. Keep the catheter intact until an antidote is administered.
4. Apply ice over the site until the swelling subsides.
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If extravasation occurs, the cannula should not be removed until it is determined if an antidote exists. If an antidote exists, instill it through the cannula into the area of extravasation. Then the cannula can be removed and the extremity elevated. Heat or cold should be applied according to the medication which extravasated.
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