A nurse assesses a client's peripheral IV site, and notices edema and tenderness above the site. Which action should the nurse take next?
a. Apply cold compresses to the IV site.
b. Elevate the extremity on a pillow.
c. Flush the catheter with normal saline.
d. Stop the infusion of intravenous fluids.
ANS: D
Infiltration occurs when the needle dislodges partially or completely from the vein. Signs of infiltration include edema and tenderness above the site. The nurse should stop the infusion and remove the catheter. Cold compresses and elevation of the extremity can be done after the catheter is discontinued to increase client comfort. Alternatively, warm compresses may be prescribed per institutional policy and may help speed circulation to the area.
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