A vesicant chemotherapy agent infiltrates at the IV site. What should the nurse do first?

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A. stop the infusion and follow the extravasation protocol — Vesicant extravasation can cause severe tissue injury. The infusion should be stopped immediately and the protocol followed.

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B. flush the line forcefully to clear the drug into the tissue

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C. remove the IV after flushing with blood products

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D. apply direct pressure and continue the infusion