A nurse is caring for a patient with a peripheral IV line located in the right forearm. The patient informs the nurse that the IV site is burning. Upon assessment the nurse determines that the IV solution has infiltrated
What site(s) is/are appropriate to consider when restarting the IV line? Select all that apply.
a. Left hand
b. Right wrist
c. Right antecubital area
d. Right saphenous vein
A, C
When restarting an IV line after an infiltration, you must restart above the site of infiltration. As a result, the right antecubital area is correct. The opposite extremity (e.g., left hand) may also be used. The right saphenous vein is incorrect because that vein is located in the leg. The leg should be used as a last resort for an IV site. The primary care provider should be notified if a leg is being considered as an IV site.
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