The Nurse Administers an IV Vesicant Chemotherapeutic Agent to a Patient

The nurse administers an IV vesicant chemotherapeutic agent to a patient. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

A) Infuse the medication over a short period of time.
B) Stop the infusion if swelling is observed at the site.
C) Administer the chemotherapy through a small-bore catheter.
D) Hold the medication unless a central venous line is available.

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