A client is receiving a cephalosporin antibiotic IV and complains of
pain and irritation at the infusion site. The nurse observes erythema,
swelling, and a red streak along the vessel above the IV access site.
Which action should the nurse take at this time?
A) Administer the medication more rapidly using the same IV site.
B) Initiate an alternate site for the IV infusion of the medication.
C) Notify the healthcare provider before administering the next dose.
D) Give the client a PRN dose of aspirin while the medication infuses
B) Initiate an alternate site for the IV infusion of the medication
A cephalosporin antibiotic that is administered IV may cause vessel
irritation. Rotating the infusion site minimizes the risk of
thrombophlebitis, so an alternate infusion site should be initiated (B)
pain and irritation at the infusion site. The nurse observes erythema,
swelling, and a red streak along the vessel above the IV access site.
Which action should the nurse take at this time?
A) Administer the medication more rapidly using the same IV site.
B) Initiate an alternate site for the IV infusion of the medication.
C) Notify the healthcare provider before administering the next dose.
D) Give the client a PRN dose of aspirin while the medication infuses
B) Initiate an alternate site for the IV infusion of the medication
A cephalosporin antibiotic that is administered IV may cause vessel
irritation. Rotating the infusion site minimizes the risk of
thrombophlebitis, so an alternate infusion site should be initiated (B)
