A patient is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion of solution containing 60 mEq/L of potassium chloride. Which nursing action allows early detection of complications common to this therapy?
a. Lowering the IV bag below the level of the IV site to obtain a blood return
b. Palpating the vein above the IV site in which the cannula is placed
c. Placing a light source on the tissue around the IV site
d. Checking the pulse distal (lower than) to the IV
B
Potassium chloride is an irritant that can traumatize the vein and stimulate the response of phle-bitis. When phlebitis is present, the vein feels hard and cordlike above the IV insertion site.
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