When entering a patient's room for the first time, what should the nurse do first?
A) Offer the patient something to drink.
B) Check the infusion pump settings for accuracy.
C) Check the intravenous (IV) infusion site for swelling or redness.
D) Make eye contact with the patient, and introduce him or herself as the patient's nurse.
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