Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
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An adult male has an IV in the left arm. The client calls the nurse and says that his left arm hurts. The LPN checks the IV site and notes that it is cool and blanched and not running well. What should the LPN do at this time?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Cool, blanched skin and poor flow indicate infiltration; removing the IV and starting a new line prevents tissue damage.