Clinical case 157: A New Zealand enrolled nurse is applying safe care within scope and seeking registered-nurse direction where required. During a morning shift in a medical ward, an 84-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 157: A New Zealand enrolled nurse is applying safe care within scope and seeking registered-nurse direction where required. During a morning shift in a medical ward, an 84-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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