A Patient, During an Injection of Contrast Media, Complains About

Multiple Choice

A patient, during an injection of contrast media, complains about pain at the injection site.The radiographer notices a moderate degree of swelling beneath the skin.The radiographer stops the injection and suspects that the needle has slipped out of the vein.What should the radiographer do after removing the needle to alleviate the patient's discomfort?

A) Give the patient diphenhydramine (Benadryl) .
B) Elevate the limb and place a cold compress over the injection site.
C) Place ice over the injection site.
D) Flex and extend the elbow to increase absorption of contrast media into the soft tissues.