A nurse is initiating a peripheral venous access IV infusionfor a patient. Following the procedure, the nurse observes thatthe fluid does not flow easily into the vein and the skin around the insertion site is edematous and cool to the touch. Whatwould be the nurse’s next action related to these findings?a. Reposition the extremity and raise the height of the IVpole.b. Apply pressure to the dressing on the IV.c. Pull the catheter out slightly and reinsert it.d. Put on gloves; remove the catheter; apply pressure with asterile pad.

A nurse is initiating a peripheral venous access IV infusionfor a patient. Following the procedure, the nurse observes thatthe fluid does not flow easily into the vein and the skin around the insertion site is edematous and cool to the touch. Whatwould be the nurse’s next action related to these findings?a. Reposition the extremity and raise the height of the IVpole.b. Apply pressure to the dressing on the IV.c. Pull the catheter out slightly and reinsert it.d. Put on gloves; remove the catheter; apply pressure with asterile pad.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

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Chapter39: Phlebotomy

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