Upon aspirating a saline lock prior to administering intravenous medication,the nurse notes that there is no blood return.What nursing action should be taken?
A) Discontinue this infiltrated lock and restart another site for medication administration.
B) Slowly infuse 1 mL of saline into the lock,assessing for infiltration.
C) Reinsert the needle into the lock and aspirate using more pressure.
D) Pull the intravenous catheter out 1/8 inch and attempt aspiration.
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