IV Chemotherapy Administration

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  • Our Nurses will perform nursing assessment, confirm patient allergies, and evaluate baseline symptoms

  • Verify signed consent (for treatment) has been obtained and signed by the provider and patient

  • Monitor and verify laboratory values within an acceptable range for dosing

  • Take measures to prevent medication errors and ensure patient safety

    • Perform an independent verification of the original chemotherapy order with a second chemotherapy-certified RN.

    • Confirm the appropriate treatment regimen, chemotherapy agent, dose, body surface area (BSA) calculation, schedule, and route of administration

  • Recalculate chemotherapy doses independently for accuracy

  • Verify appropriate premedication and pre-hydration orders

  • Ensure patients are educated and address outstanding questions.

  • Safely handle all hazardous medications to reduce exposure to self and others.



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