The Nurse Suspects That a Patient's Intravenous Solution Has Infiltrated

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse suspects that a patient's intravenous solution has infiltrated into the tissues.What action should the nurse take first?

• A) Aspirate,then inject 0.5 mL normal saline.
• B) Restart the IV line in a different vein.
• C) Stop the infusion immediately.
• D) Notify the primary care provider.

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