medium · NCLEX-RN pharmacology
During the administration of a vesicant chemotherapy agent, the nurse notices that the IV pump is alarming 'occlusion' and the site is slightly swollen but not painful.
What should be the nurse's first response?
- Stop the infusion and assess the site for extravasation.
- Aspirate the IV catheter to check for a blood return.
- Restart the pump and observe the site for 5 minutes.
- Apply a cold compress to the site while the pump is running.
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