A nurse suspects vesicant chemotherapy extravasation at a peripheral IV site. What is the priority action?

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A. Stop the infusion immediately — With suspected vesicant extravasation, the infusion is stopped immediately to limit tissue injury. Follow specific antidote and institutional protocols.

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B. Flush the IV forcefully with normal saline

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C. Apply pressure and massage the site

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D. Increase the infusion rate to clear the drug