Assistive personnel (AP) report that a client's intravenous infusion is leaking at the site. Which response should the nurse make?

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1. It is beyond the scope of practice for an AP to change an intravenous dressing.
2. It is beyond the scope of practice for an AP to turn off an intravenous infusion.
3. Due to the need for knowledge of anatomy and use of sterile technique, intravenous care is not assigned to AP.
4. It is beyond the scope of practice for an AP to insert a new access device.

Assistive Personnel (AP) Report That a Client's Intravenous Infusion Is