History and Physical Nurses’ Notes Laboratory Results Orders Imaging Studies A 7-year-old female child diagnosed 4 days ago with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) was admitted to the hospital to start chemotherapeutic treatment. The nurse is preparing to administer the intravenous medication as ordered. Which are essential when preparing and administering chemotherapeutic agents? Select all that apply. Prepare in a properly ventilated room. Only wear latex gloves and dispose in labeled container. Avoid all physical contact with chemotherapeutic agent. Dispose at client bedside in puncture-resistant container. Wear face and eye protection if concerned about splashing. Wear a respirator if concerned about inhalation. Use sterile gauze pad when breaking glass ampules to prevent inadvertent spillage. Be vigilant and monitor closely for extravasation. Preferred site of infusion is the antecubital PIV.
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