An angiocatheter site in a patient's left forearm has become reddened and tender. What should the nurse do first?
a. Check for a blood return.
b. Apply a warm compress over the insertion site.
c. Remove the angiocatheter.
d. Run the intravenous solution at a slightly faster rate to encourage sluggish circulation.
ANS: C
Redness and tenderness indicate infection. The catheter must be removed and a new one placed. A, B, and D do not address infection.
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