IV Chemotherapy Administration
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Our Nurses will perform nursing assessment, confirm patient allergies, and evaluate baseline symptoms
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Verify signed consent (for treatment) has been obtained and signed by the provider and patient
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Monitor and verify laboratory values within an acceptable range for dosing
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Take measures to prevent medication errors and ensure patient safety
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Perform an independent verification of the original chemotherapy order with a second chemotherapy-certified RN.
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Confirm the appropriate treatment regimen, chemotherapy agent, dose, body surface area (BSA) calculation, schedule, and route of administration
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Recalculate chemotherapy doses independently for accuracy
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Verify appropriate premedication and pre-hydration orders
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Ensure patients are educated and address outstanding questions.
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Safely handle all hazardous medications to reduce exposure to self and others.