The Nurse Who Is Caring for a Client with an Infusion

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse who is caring for a client with an infusion of D5 1/2NS 1,000 mL with 20 mEq KCL at 100 mL/hr notes that there is slight swelling at the insertion site and no blood return when aspirating at the injection port closest to the IV site.Which of the following problems does the nurse suspect?

• A)Air embolism
• B)Fluid overload
• C)Infiltration
• D)Thrombophlebitis

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