The nurse notes redness at the tip of an intravenous catheter and along the vein. Appropriate nursing interventions include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Remove the cannula
2. Tape the cannula securely
3. Apply a warm compress to the site
4. Check for bleeding
5. Slow the IV rate
1,3
Rationale: An appropriate nursing intervention at this time is to remove the cannula
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A. Alkylating agents B. Antimetabolites C. Antimitotics D. Aromatase inhibitors E. Hormone receptor antagonists