The Nurse Assessing the IV Insertion Site Finds the Vein

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse assessing the IV insertion site finds the vein hard,the skin red and tender,and a blood return in the IV line.The most effective intervention after removing the IV catheter is to:

• A)notify the charge nurse.
• B)elevate the arm above the level of the heart.
• C)clean the site with alcohol and apply cool compresses.
• D)apply a warm moist pack.

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