When Assessing a Client's Peripheral IV Site,the Nurse Notices Edema

question 2

Multiple Choice

When assessing a client's peripheral IV site,the nurse notices edema and tenderness above the site.What action does the nurse take first?

• A) Apply cold compresses to the IV site.
• B) Elevate the extremity on a pillow.
• C) Flush the catheter.
• D) Stop the infusion of IV fluids.

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