What is the nurse's best immediate response if extravasation of an antineoplastic drug occurs during intravenous (IV) administration?
A) Reduction of the infusion rate
B) Discontinuation of the IV and application of warm compresses
C) Changing the infusion to normal saline and injecting the area with hydrocortisone
D) Stopping the infusion immediately but leaving the IV tube in place for administration of an antidote
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