This assignment assesses your foundational knowledge of IV insertion, complication recognition, and appropriate nursing interventions.

Scenario

You begin your shift and take over care for a patient receiving IV fluids at 75 mL/hr. During your initial assessment, you notice the patient’s IV site is swollen, cool to the touch, and the patient reports mild discomfort. The previous nurse did not mention any issues during handoff.

Write a paragraph response addressing the following:

1. What you would assess and verify first.

2. What action(s) you would take.

3. What you would document and communicate.