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The Nurse Is Preparing to Give a Medication by Intravenous

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The nurse is preparing to give a medication by intravenous (IV) bolus.When assessing the patient's IV insertion site,the nurse notes that it is warm,reddened,and tender.What action should the nurse take first?


A) Slow the infusion rate and slowly inject the medication.
B) Discontinue the IV infusion.
C) Inject a local anesthetic to relieve the tenderness.
D) Apply warm compresses over the insertion site.

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