What is the appropriate nursing intervention for a patient with IV fluid infiltration at a peripheral site?
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Correct answer: Stop infusion and remove IV catheter
In case of infiltration, stopping the infusion, removing the catheter, and restarting at a new site is crucial to prevent tissue damage.
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