What should the nurse do once she recognizes that the patient has phlebitis at his intravenous (IV)catheter site?
A)Reduce the IV flow rate.
B)Elevate the affected extremity.
C)Place a moist warm compress over the site.
D)Adjust the additive in the current IV.

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Phlebitis is indicated by pain,increased skin temperature,and erythema along the path of the vein.Stop the infusion and discontinue the intravenous (IV)catheter.Start a new IV if continued therapy is necessary.Place a moist warm compress over the area of phlebitis.Document the degree of phlebitis and nursing interventions per agency policy and procedure.The extremity is elevated for an infiltration to reduce edema.

What Should the Nurse Do Once She Recognizes That the Patient