What is assessment and action if insertion site is swollen


Question: When assessing your patient, you note that the IV insertion site is swollen. The surrounding skin blanches and feels cool to the touch. Based upon these symptoms, what is your assessment and action? Select one: Infiltration; elevate the extremity Phlebitis, notify the patient's provider and apply heat Infection, notify the patient's provider and anticipate orders for an antibiotic

 

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