Following diagnosis of Ewing's sarcoma, the physician orders chemotherapy for the 12-year-old child. After discussion with the physician, the parents refuse a central line so the chemotherapy will be administered by peripheral line. The nurse will prevent extravasation by:
A) Ensuring that the intravenous line is a free flowing line.
B) Administering the medication by infusion pump.
C) Checking for blood return before and during chemotherapy administration.
D) Diluting the medication with normal saline.
E) Administering the vesicant drug last.
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