A patient who has been receiving intermittent chemotherapy through a peripheral IV site is ordered to receive a high dose of vancomycin through the same vein.Why does this concern the nurse?

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Chemotherapy medications and vancomycin are irritating to the veins and introduce increased risk for infiltration.Infiltration of a chemotherapy medication can lead to extravasation,a serious IV complication.Medications can be placed into the same IV site if they are compatible.Chemotherapy does not cause a synergistic effect with antibiotics.Chemotherapy medications can be infused through the same device as maintenance IV fluids or even antibiotics.

A Patient Who Has Been Receiving Intermittent Chemotherapy Through a Peripheral