What should the nurse do upon noting that the patient's intravenous (IV)catheter site is pale,cool,and edematous? (Select all that apply. )
A)Stop the infusion.
B)Elevate the extremity.
C)Start a new IV.
D)Flush the IV site.

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Infiltration is indicated by swelling and possible pitting edema,pallor,coolness,pain at the insertion site,and a possible decrease in flow rate.The nurse should stop the infusion and should discontinue the intravenous (IV)catheter,elevate the affected extremity,start a new IV if continued therapy is necessary,and document the degree of infiltration and nursing intervention.Flushing the IV site is not recommended.

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