A nurse inspecting the IV site of a client notices signs of phlebitis (inflammation). What would be the appropriate nursing intervention for this situation?
A) Cleanse the site with chlorhexidine solution using a circular motion and continue to monitor the site every 15 minutes for 6 hours before removing the IV.
B) Discontinue the IV and relocate it to another spot.
C) Call the physician and ask if anti-inflammatory drugs should be administered.
D) Cleanse the site with alcohol and apply transparent polyurethane dressing over the entry site.