Clinical case 47: A registered nurse is prioritising assessment, evidence-based care, communication and escalation within Australian practice. During a morning shift in a surgical ward, a 78-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: a peripheral cannula site that is red, painful and swollen. What is the priority response?

Clinical case 47: A registered nurse is prioritising assessment, evidence-based care, communication and escalation within Australian practice. During a morning shift in a surgical ward, a 78-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: a peripheral cannula site that is red, painful and swollen. What is the priority response?

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