Administering continuous vesicant chemotherapy in the ambulatory setting.

The administration of chemotherapy agents requires the nurse to possess a combination of oncology and intravenous nursing expertise. Today's health care arena challenges the nurse to develop innovative processes for the continuous administration of vesicant chemotherapy agents in the home setting. The selection of appropriate candidates for home infusions is crucial to a successful home infusion program. Furthermore, the patient/family must acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure patient safety in the home setting.