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A patient is receiving intravenous vincristine (Oncovin). The patient complains of pain at the IV insertion site. The nurse examines the site and notes an area of erythema and edema. What will the nurse do?
 
  a. Change the IV site and notify the provider of the extravasation.
  b. Contact the provider to suggest using a different chemotherapeutic agent.
  c. Obtain an order for a topical anesthetic to minimize discomfort.
  d. Slow the rate of infusion to reduce the patient's discomfort.
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