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.