As soon as the nurse begins to insert an IV catheter in the patient's antecubital space, a hematoma forms at the site. What should the nurse do first?
a. Remove the catheter and call for help.
b. Remove the catheter and apply pressure to the site.
c. Remove the catheter and insert a new one in the same site.
d. Finish threading the catheter quickly and apply a pressure dressing and tape.
ANS: B
B. If a hematoma forms at the site of an IV catheter, remove the catheter and apply pressure to the site. A. The situation is not dire and calling for help is not necessary. C. A new catheter should not be inserted in the same site as a hematoma. D. The vein should not be used if a hematoma forms.
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