After inserting a peripheral IV into the client, which does the nurse include in client teaching about the IV insertion site?
1. Expect minor pain at insertion site.
2. Report redness at the insertion site.
3. Remain on bed rest with IV infusion.
4. Disconnect IV tubing to change gown.
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2. The nurse instructs the client to report redness at the insertion site for early detec-tion of IV complications, including infection and phlebitis.
1. The IV site should cause very little discomfort if the infusion is proceeding without problems. Pain associated with an IV infusion indicates vein irritation from infusing fluid, irritating medication, infection, or phlebitis.
3. Clients with IV infusions are not confined to bed.
4. The nurse instructs the client to call for help when changing the gown because, if the gown has no snaps at the shoulder, the nurse must feed the IV tubing and bag through the gown's opening to change gowns.
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