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What is the next step after the nurse stops an infusion of doxorubicin that has infiltrated?
a. Discontinue the IV catheter.
b. Notify the pharmacist and physician.
c. Mark the affected area with an indelible pen.
d. Aspirate the residual medication from the catheter.
Answer
d. Aspirate the residual medication from the catheter.
Rationale:
The next step is to remove as much of the doxorubicin as possible. The other options will need to be done but are not the priority.
Reference:
Olsen, M., LeFebvre, K., Brassil, K. (2019). Chemotherapy & immunotherapy guidelines and recommendations for practice. Oncology Nursing Society, p. 254-255.