NCLEX Practice · IV Therapy
NCLEX Question: A client receiving IV therapy complains of burning and swelling…
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A client receiving IV therapy complains of burning and swelling at the insertion site. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the IV catheter is no longer in the vein and fluid is leaking into the surrounding tissue. What is the nurse's priority action?
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