Asked by Christopher Massieu on Jun 24, 2024
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The nurse is administering an IV chemotherapeutic agent to a child with leukemia. The child suddenly begins to wheeze and have severe urticaria. Which is the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Stop drug infusion immediately.
B) Recheck rate of drug infusion.
C) Observe child closely for next 10 minutes.
D) Explain to child that this is an expected side effect.
IV Chemotherapeutic Agent
Drugs delivered intravenously to treat cancer by killing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
Urticaria
A skin condition commonly known as hives, characterized by itchy, raised welts on the skin's surface.
Wheeze
A high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing out, often associated with asthma or lung disease.
- Understand the principles of safe nursing care and emergency responses for adverse reactions during cancer treatment.
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Abdulaziz MohammadJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
If an allergic reaction is suspected, the drug should be immediately discontinued. Any drug in the line should be withdrawn, and a normal saline infusion begun to keep the line open. Rechecking the rate of drug infusion, observing the child closely for next 10 minutes, and explaining to the child that this is an expected side effect can all be done after the drug infusion is stopped and the child is evaluated.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of safe nursing care and emergency responses for adverse reactions during cancer treatment.
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