A nurse is preparing to remove an IV catheter from the arm of a client who has phlebitis at a peripheral IV site. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. Place a warm, moist compress on the site: This helps reduce the inflammation associated with phlebitis by promoting blood flow to the affected area and easing discomfort. B. Insert a new IV catheter distal to the discontinued IV site: Incorrect. The site with phlebitis should not be used for a new IV insertion. A new, unaffected site should be chosen. C. Apply a pressure dressing at the IV site: Incorrect. A pressure dressing is not required for phlebitis unless there is active bleeding. D. Express drainage from the IV site and send it to be cultured: Incorrect. Expressing drainage is not a standard practice for phlebitis unless there is an indication of infection and purulent drainage.