The nurse is caring for a patient receiving antineoplastic medications intravenously.The nurse discovers that the intravenous site is red,edematous,and painful.The nurse knows that antineoplastic medications are vesicant medications and documents that the patient has experienced which of the following events?

A) Occlusion
B) Extravasation
C) Phlebitis
D) Thrombophlebitis

Antineoplastic Medications

Drugs used in the treatment of cancer, working to stop or slow the growth of neoplastic cells.

Extravasation

The accidental leakage of intravenously (IV) infused medication or fluids into the surrounding tissue, potentially causing tissue damage.

Vesicant Medications

Drugs that can cause blistering and severe tissue injury if they escape from the vein during intravenous administration.