Asked by Kirsis Gonzalez on Apr 28, 2024
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While checking the patient's intravenous (IV)site,the nurse notices that the site is cool,pale,and swollen.She immediately stops the IV infusion,realizing that these are signs indicating _____________.
Infiltration
The process where a fluid passes into tissues, e.g., when an IV fluid accidentally leaks into the tissue surrounding a vein.
- Detect and suitably address signs of negative reactions or complications associated with injection locations.
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Tolepbergenova MadinaMay 04, 2024
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infiltration
The patient has an unexpected outcome when his intravenous site becomes cool,pale,and swollen,indicating infiltration.
The patient has an unexpected outcome when his intravenous site becomes cool,pale,and swollen,indicating infiltration.
Learning Objectives
- Detect and suitably address signs of negative reactions or complications associated with injection locations.
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