The Nurse Assesses the Patient's IV Insertion Site and Observes

The nurse assesses the patient's IV insertion site and observes that the vein is hard,the skin is red and tender,and a blood return in the IV line.After removing the IV catheter,which action should the nurse take next?

A) Obtain an arm board to properly secure the IV.
B) Elevate the arm above the level of the heart.
C) Clean the site with alcohol and apply cool compresses.
D) Apply a warm moist pack.