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savannahhooper

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on: Jul 23, 2018
When hanging a new infusion bag of a chemotherapy drug, the nurse accidentally spills a small amount of the solution onto the floor. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
 
  a. Let it dry, and then mop the floor.
  b. Wipe the area with a disposable paper towel.
  c. Use a spill kit to clean the area.
  d. Ask the housekeeping department to clean the floor.

Question 2

What is the nurse's priority action if
 
  extravasation of an antineoplastic drug occurs during intravenous (IV) administration?
  a. Reduce the infusion rate.
  b. Discontinue the IV, and apply warm compresses.
  c. Stop the infusion immediately, but leave the IV catheter in place.
  d. Change the infusion to normal saline, and inject the area with hydrocortisone.


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Cnarkel

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


savannahhooper

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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