The nurse is administering intravenous norepinephrine at 5 mcg/kg/min via a 20-gauge peripheral intravenous (IV)catheter.Which assessment finding requires immediate action by the nurse?
A) Blood pressure 100/60 mm Hg
B) Swelling at the IV site
C) Heart rate of 110 beats/min
D) Central venous pressure (CVP) of 8 mm Hg

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Swelling at the IV site is indicative of infiltration.Infusion of norepinephrine through an infiltrated IV site can lead to tissue necrosis and requires immediate intervention by the nurse.A blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg,heart rate of 110 beats/min,and a CVP of 8 mm Hg are adequate and do not require immediate intervention.

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