When evaluating a patient with a central venous catheter,the nurse observes that the insertion site is red and tender to touch and the patient's temperature is 101.8° F.What should the nurse plan to do next?

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The information indicates that the patient has a local and systemic infection caused by the catheter,and the catheter should be discontinued.Changing the flush system,giving analgesics,and continued monitoring will not help prevent or treat the infection.Administration of antibiotics is appropriate,but the line should still be discontinued to avoid further complications such as endocarditis.

When Evaluating a Patient with a Central Venous Catheter,the Nurse