A nurse is caring for a patient who is in hypertensive crisis.When the nurse is flushing the patient's peripheral IV,the patient complains of pain.Upon assessment,the nurse notices a red streak that is warm to the touch.What is the nurse's initial action?

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The patient has phlebitis; the initial nursing action would be to apply a cool compress.The nurse should start a new IV before discontinuing the old one because it is important to always have an IV access site in case of emergency.Then the physician can be notified.Pain medication may need to be administered.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is in Hypertensive