ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 3 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving an intravenous medication that is a vesicant. The IV flow has stopped and there is pain,burning and swelling at the IV site. What action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Immediately remove the catheter. When a vesicant medication infiltrates, it can cause tissue damage leading to pain, burning, and swelling. Removing the catheter is crucial to prevent further damage. Elevating the extremity (
A) or placing a cool compress (
D) may not address the underlying issue. Keeping the catheter in place (
C) can exacerbate tissue damage. Removing the catheter promptly is the priority to prevent complications.
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