The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Peripheral

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with a peripheral IV who tells the nurse that the IV site is painful and puffy. What is the nurse's best action?

• A) Discontinue the IV and start another line in the other arm.
• B) Aspirate to check for blood return and flush the IV with sterile saline.
• C) Clean the IV site with chlorhexidine and apply a new sterile dressing.
• D) Change the IV tubing and administer prescribed pain medication.

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