The nurse is caring for a client receiving intravenous (IV)chemotherapy.The nurse notes the leakage of the chemotherapeutic drug from the vein into the surrounding tissues and is aware that this is which complication?

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Extravasation is the leakage of chemotherapeutic drugs from the vein into the surrounding tissues.This is a serious complication in the administration of intravenous (IV)chemotherapy.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Receiving Intravenous (IV)chemotherapy