The nurse assesses the patient's intravenous (IV)insertion site and notes that it is warm,red,and tender.Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

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The nurse must discontinue the IV infusion with a warm,red,and tender appearance because these clinical indicators are consistent with an infection.The nurse also discontinues the IV infusion to decrease the risk of sepsis,tissue loss,and a thromboembolic event.If the site is infected,slowing the infusion rate is unlikely to help.Cool compress application is an improper therapy for the problem.The nurse applies a warm compress after discontinuing the IV line from the inflamed tissue.

The Nurse Assesses the Patient's Intravenous (IV)insertion Site and Notes