The nurse is trying to get an intravenous (IV)line to last several days.What responsibility does the nurse have related to the assessment and maintenance of a peripheral IV site?

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The nurse inspects the insertion site regularly for early detection of inflammation,infection,phlebitis,and leakage to fulfill the duty the nurse owes to the patient for preventing complications.Elevating the patient's arm is unnecessary.Changing the site daily increases patient risk for infection and trauma.Padding the site obstructs direct observation of the site and prevents early detection of complications; the best method of protecting the IV site is patient education and continuously observing site.

The Nurse Is Trying to Get an Intravenous (IV)line to Last