When the nurse sees that an intravenous (IV) vesicant cancer drug has extravasated,the nurse should:
A) Place a warm compress on the area.
B) Chill the area with an ice pack.
C) Raise the patient's arm above the level of the heart.
D) Stop the infusion.
E) Notify the charge nurse.
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