Question

A nurse suspects that the iv line through which doxorubicin (adriamycin) is infusing has infiltrated. the nurse has discontinued the iv site. what additional action should be taken?

Answer 1

A nurse suspects that the IV line through which Doxorubicin (adriamycin) is infusing has infiltrated. The nurse has discontinued the IV site.
The nurse should IMMEDIATELY APPLY ICE PACK TO THAT AREA. Ice pack helps to reduce the absorption of the drug doxorubicin and thus minimize the its effect.