A nurse is monitoring a client’s peripheral IV infusion of a vesicant medication and observes swelling and coolness of the skin at the insertion site. After stopping the infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

A. Notify the provider. While notifying the provider is important, it is not the immediate next step after stopping the infusion. The priority is to prevent further damage by removing the IV catheter. B. Apply a warm, moist compress. This action may be appropriate depending on the type of vesicant, but it is not the immediate next step. The priority is to remove the IV catheter to prevent further extravasation. C. Aspirate fluid remaining in the catheter. This action can help to remove any remaining vesicant from the tissue, but it is not the immediate next step. The priority is to remove the IV catheter. D. Remove the IV catheter. This is the correct next step after stopping the infusion. Removing the catheter helps to prevent further leakage of the vesicant into the surrounding tissue, minimizing the risk of tissue damage.