A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The nurse should place the client in which of the following positions?

Choice A reason:

Infiltration is not correct: Infiltration occurs when the infused fluid or medication leaks into the surrounding tissue instead of flowing into the vein. This can lead to swelling, coolness, and pallor around the insertion site.

Choice B reason:

Extravasation is not correct: Extravasation is similar to infiltration but specifically refers to the infiltration of vesicant medications, which can cause tissue damage and necrosis.

Choice C reason:

Circulatory overload is not correct: Circulatory overload occurs when a large volume of fluid is infused too quickly, overloading the circulatory system and potentially leading to fluid overload, pulmonary edema, and other related symptoms.

Choice D reason:

Phlebitis is the appropriate fingings. The nurse should document the finding of redness and warmth around the peripheral catheter insertion site as phlebitis. Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein, often caused by mechanical irritation, chemical irritation, or infection. In this case, the redness and warmth at the insertion site are indicative of inflammation, which is a common sign of phlebitis.

The correct answer is C. The nurse should tell the APs to stop the conversation, as they are violating the client's privacy and confidentiality by discussing their personal information in a public area. This is a breach of ethical and legal principles that can harm the client and expose the healthcare facility to liability. The other actions are not appropriate because they do not address the immediate issue or may escalate the situation unnecessarily. Submitting an incident report may be done after telling the APs to stop, informing the client may cause distress or anger, and documenting the event may not prevent further violations.