A nurse is preparing to mix and administer chemotherapy. What equipment would be unnecessary to obtain?
ExplanationA surgical hat cover is not necessary to mix or administer chemotherapy. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and ONS (Oncology Nurse Society) recommend answers A, B, and D when mixing or administering chemotherapy. The nurse should dispose of all equipment used in chemotherapy preparation and administration as hazardous waste in leak-proof, puncture-proof containers.
