When Conducting a Routine Assessment of a Client's Intravenous Site,the

question 28

Multiple Choice

When conducting a routine assessment of a client's intravenous site,the nurse expects to note which characteristic at the site if the intravenous line has infiltrated?

• A) Warmth
• B) Blanched appearance
• C) Excessive blood return
• D) Poor turgor to surrounding skin

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Definitions:

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, leading to addiction or dependence, social problems, and health issues.

Acculturation

The process by which individuals adapt to and adopt elements of a different culture, often through exposure or migration.

Cultural Modification

The process by which an individual's or group's culture changes due to contact with other cultures, technologies, or ideas.

Hypertension

A condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high, often leading to health issues such as heart disease.