Question

The nurse returns to a patient to assess an IV site that recently began infusing an antibiotic. The nurse notices that the patient’s arm is swollen and reddened around the IV site and the patient is complaining of pain. What is the priority nursing action?

Apply compression to the affected limb.
Stop the infusion.
Notify the provider.
Continue the infusion at twice the rate.

Hint

Accepted Answer

Stop the infusion.

Answer

Notify the provider.

Answer

Continue the infusion at twice the rate.

Answer

Apply compression to the affected limb.

Question 19 - Endocrine/​Hematology/​Gastrointestinal/​Renal/​Integumentary Practice Test for the CCRN

Question 19 - Endocrine/Hematology/Gastrointestinal/Renal/Integumentary Practice Test for the CCRN