A patient has a continuous IV infusion at 60 mL/hr.The right hand IV has infiltrated and the nurse has started a new IV on the left forearm.Which of the following interventions should the nurse also perform?
A) Elevate the patient's left forearm.
B) Schedule daily dressing changes to the new IV site.
C) Change the administration set.
D) Place the patient in Fowler's position.

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Reusing an IV set from a previous site increases the risk of contamination.IV dressings are usually changed every 72 to 96 hours when the IV site is rotated.There is no reason to elevate the patient's left forearm,or to place him in Fowler's position.

A Patient Has a Continuous IV Infusion at 60 ML/hr