What actions should a nurse implement when assessing a peripheral intravenous (IV) line for an infiltration? (Separate the letters with a comma and space: A, B, C, D.)
A. Elevate the arm.
B. Apply warm compresses to the area.
C. Restart the infusion at a different site.
D. Stop the infusion.
E. Notify the charge nurse.
D, C, A, B, E
The infusion must be stopped to reduce the risk of further infiltration and then restarted to ensure that the adequate dose is received. The affected arm is elevated, warm compresses are applied, and the charge nurse is notified.
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