The Client Is Receiving an Intravenous Infusion of 60 MEq

question 14

Multiple Choice

The client is receiving an intravenous infusion of 60 mEq of potassium chloride in a 1000 mL solution of dextrose 5% in 0.45% saline.The client states that the area around the IV site burns.What intervention does the nurse perform first?

• A) Notify the physician.
• B) Assess for a blood return.
• C) Document the finding.
• D) Stop the IV infusion.