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bobthebuilder

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on: Jul 23, 2018
To reduce a nurse's exposure to chemotherapy drugs during IV administration, what is the nurse's highest priority nursing intervention?
 
  a. Wear a mask during administration of the medication.
  b. Clean up a spill with paper towels as quickly as possible.
  c. Wear a face shield if there is any danger of splashing.
  d. Wear triple-layered gloves during administration.

Question 2

A client with cancer is being treated with medication via intravenous therapy. The client is noted to have swelling at the IV site, pain at the IV site, and cool and pale skin. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?
 
  a. Consult the pharmacist.
  b. Increase the rate of the infusion.
  c. Stop the infusion.
  d. Administer pain medication.


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macmac

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

ANS: C
A face shield should always be worn if there is danger of splashing to prevent exposure to the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
This is extravasation produced by a vesicant drug. The infusion should be stopped.


bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

irishcancer18

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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