The Intravenous (IV)site of a Patient Who Has Been Receiving

question 6

Multiple Choice

The intravenous (IV) site of a patient who has been receiving IV therapy for 2 days is red and has a small amount of pus oozing from around the needle.What is your action?

• A) Document the finding as an expected response to long-term IV therapy as the only action.
• B) Immediately notify the prescriber to get an order to discontinue the IV therapy.
• C) Use an iodine solution to clean the site and replace the dressing.
• D) Discontinue the IV therapy and notify the prescriber.

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