The nurse is assessing the IV infusion of a patient. The nurse notes the IV is positional and only runs well if the patient's arm is straightened. In order to complete the infusion, the nurse would:
a. Ask the family member at the bedside to hold the patient's arm straight.
b. Notify the physician.
c. Remove the IV and restart the infusion from another, more stable site.
d. Secure the arm to an arm board.
e. Remind the patient to keep the arm straight.
Answer: d. Secure the arm to an arm board.
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