The Nurse Observes That the Insertion Site of an IV

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse observes that the insertion site of an IV catheter looks pale and puffy and the area feels cool to the touch. The initial action for the nurse should be to:

• A) discontinue the infusion and start a new IV site.
• B) apply warm compresses to the site.
• C) monitor the patient's temperature every 4 hours.
• D) call the physician and report these findings.

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Definitions:

Triangular Trade

A historical trade system in the 16th through 19th centuries involving the transatlantic slave trade among Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

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Describes Africans who were forcibly taken from their homeland and subjected to slavery, primarily in the Americas and Europe, from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

The Americas

A landmass comprising the continents of North America and South America, including associated islands and regions, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and histories.

Chesapeake Planters

Wealthy landowners in the Chesapeake Bay area during the colonial and early United States periods, known for cultivating tobacco as a cash crop.