The intravenous (IV) site of a patient who has been receiving IV therapy for 2 days is red and has a small amount of pus oozing from around the needle. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Document the finding as an expected response to long-term IV therapy as the on-ly action.
b. Immediately notify the prescriber to get an order to discontinue the IV therapy.
c. Use an iodine solution to clean the site and replace the dressing.
d. Discontinue the IV therapy and notify the prescriber.
D
An infected infusion site is an indication to immediately discontinue the IV therapy. An order is not needed under these circumstances, but the prescriber should be notified.
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