Question

22.   An infusion of a vesicant drug is being administered when an infiltration occurs. What should be the most appropriate course of action:
Discontinue the infusion and start it on another site
Notify the Doc immediately and administer the appropriate antidote
Answers A and B
Discontinue the infusion and apply warm compresses

Answer 1

Option c BOTH A & B

The nurse should stop the infusion and then give an appropriate antidoteby consulting doc.

When an extravasation occurs or is suspected, the first action to take is to stop the infusion Leave the cannula in position and attempt to aspirate as much of the vesicant as possible from the device; if an antidote is available, an appropriate amount should be instillated through the existing

Leave the non-coring port needle in place and attempt to aspirate as much of the vesicant as possible from the device; if an antidote is available, an appropriate amount should be instillated through the existing

Administrate specific antidotes as indicated .Antidotes should be given within one hour through the needle and/or subcutaneously around the site of extravasation