A client is receiving 115 mL/hr of continuous IVF. The nurse notices that the venipuncture site is red and swollen. Which of the following interventions would the nurse perform first?
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The redness and swelling at the venipuncture site suggest infiltration or phlebitis, and continuing the infusion could cause further complications. Show more…
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