An Intravenous (IV) Insertion Site Begins to Leak

question 19

Multiple Choice

An intravenous (IV) insertion site begins to leak. The tape over the site is wet. What should the nurse do first?

• A)Call the physician to report the problem.
• B)Remove the dressing from the IV site, and observe the insertion site.
• C)Slowly increase the speed of the IV drip, and watch the site carefully for increased leaking of IV solution.
• D)Reduce the IV flow rate.

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Definitions:

Biotic Potential

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Environmental Resistance

Total of factors in the environment that limit the numerical increase of a population in a particular region.

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