When Assessing a Patient's IV Insertion Site,the Nurse Notes That

question 3

Multiple Choice

When assessing a patient's IV insertion site,the nurse notes that it is warm,reddened,and tender.The nurse should first:

• A) Slow the infusion rate
• B) Discontinue the IV infusion
• C) Apply a local anesthetic
• D) Apply warm compresses

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