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1. A medic is assessing a patient who is receiving a peripheral IV infusion and
notes infiltration of fluid into the tissues surrounding the insertion site.Which of the
following actions should the medic take?
A. Apply pressure to the IV site.
B. Elevate the extremity.
C. Flush the IV catheter.
D. Slow the infusion rate.
CORRECT: B. Elevate the
extremity.
Elevating the extremity helps reduce swelling and facilitates fluid reabsorption.This position
also reduces pain and further leakage of the infiltrated fluid.
2. A medic is caring for a patient who is taking warfarin and reports taking several
, newherbal supplements. The medic should identify that which of the following