medium · NCLEX-RN pharmacology
An LPN/VN asks the RN why they cannot administer a specific vesicant chemotherapy.
What is the best explanation based on safety and scope of practice?
- Chemotherapy is considered a hazardous material that only RNs are trained to handle, in this situation.
- The LPN/VN is not allowed to touch any intravenous infusion pumps in the hospital.
- The hospital policy simply states that only RNs can sign off on the chemotherapy orders, for this client.
- Managing vesicants requires advanced assessment and specialized rescue skills in case of extravasation.
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