A client is complaining of numbness and tingling around the intravenous infusion catheter. Which of the following should the nurse do?
1. Apply heat.
2. Remove the cannula.
3. Elevate the extremity.
4. Slow the intravenous infusion rate.
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Complaints of numbness and tingling around the intravenous infusion catheter could indicate nerve damage. The nurse should remove the cannula, document the complaint, and notify the physician if the symptoms do not resolve after the cannula is removed. Applying heat will not be helpful. Elevating the extremity is not indicated for suspected nerve damage. Slowing the intravenous infusion rate will not reduce the likelihood of nerve damage and should not be done.
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