Which response should the nurse make when a patient receiving intravenous potassium complains of burning at the infusion site?
A) "Let me check the IV site and make sure there are no complications."
B) "Don't worry, the burning goes away with time."
C) "It's normal for the insertion site to be red and warm."
D) "I'll check back with you in 2 hours and see if it still burns."
A) "Let me check the IV site and make sure there are no complications."
Explanation: A) The intravenous access site should be monitored for burning and pain; potassium is irritating to the tissues around the intravenous access point and can cause infiltration and discomfort.
B) The intravenous access site should be monitored for burning and pain; potassium is irritating to the tissues around the intravenous access point and can cause infiltration and discomfort.
C) The intravenous access site should be monitored for burning and pain; potassium is irritating to the tissues around the intravenous access point and can cause infiltration and discomfort.
D) The intravenous access site should be monitored for burning and pain; potassium is irritating to the tissues around the intravenous access point and can cause infiltration and discomfort.
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