What is the most important intervention for extravasation of an IV chemotherapy drug?
A) Ensure that the drug given is the exact drug and dosage ordered.
B) Administer the chemotherapy through an 18-gauge IV catheter.
C) Instruct the patient to keep his or her arm below heart level.
D) Prevent extravasation from ever occurring.
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