The nurse assesses that her patient's intravenous solution has infiltrated into the tissues. What action should1) Aspirate, then inject 0.5 mL normal saline. 2) Restart the IV line in a different vein. 3) Stop the infusion immediately. 4) she take first?
1) Aspirate, then inject 0.5 mL normal saline.
2) Restart the IV line in a different vein.
3) Stop the infusion immediately.
4) Notify the primary care provider.
ANS: 3
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