What should the nurse do on noting bleeding around a dressing at an intravenous (IV) catheter insertion site?
A) Discontinue the IV.
B) Assess the insertion site.
C) Leave the dressing intact but reinforce it.
D) Elevate and apply warm compresses to the extremity.
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