When checking the intravenous (IV)site on a child,the nurse should take which action?
A) Look at the site.
B) Ask the child if the site "hurts."
C) Look at the site while palpating the area.
D) Take all the tape off, assess the site, and redress.

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To appropriately check the intravenous (IV)site,the nurse should look at the site and palpate the area.The other options would not be adequate assessments of the site.

When Checking the Intravenous (IV)site on a Child,the Nurse Should