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If a nurse notices IV infiltration at the site, what should be done first?

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Correct Incorrect When infiltration occurs, the infusion must be stopped and the catheter removed to prevent tissue damage. Warm compresses may help but are secondary. Flushing or slowing the rate risks further extravasation.

If a nurse notices IV infiltration at the site, what should be done first?

Stop the infusion and remove the catheter
Flush the catheter with normal saline
Slow the infusion rate and elevate the extremity
Apply warm compress and restart the infusion

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