While a patient is receiving intravenous doxorubicin hydrochloride, the nurse observes that there is swelling and pain at the IV site. The nurse should
A) stop the administration of the drug immediately.
B) notify the patient's physician.
C) continue to administer but decrease the rate of infusion.
D) apply a warm compress to the site.
Ans: A
Feedback: Doxorubicin hydrochloride is a chemotherapeutic vessicant that can cause severe tissue damage. The nurse should stop the administration of the drug immediately and then notify the patient's physician. Ice can be applied to the site once the drug therapy has stopped.
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