A Patient Was Admitted for Hypovolemia and Has IV Fluid

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted for hypovolemia and has IV fluid running at 250 mL/hr.The patient complains of burning at the IV insertion site.Upon assessment,the nurse does not find redness,swelling,heat,or coolness.The nurse suspects which of the following?

• A)IV infiltration has occurred.
• B)The IV catheter has caused phlebitis.
• C)Fluid is infusing too quickly.
• D)Patient is allergic to the fluid.

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Definitions:

Indifferent

Being indifferent means showing no particular interest or sympathy; apathetic or uninterested in various matters or outcomes.

Avoidant

Describing a behavior or personality characterized by a tendency to withdraw from or avoid interpersonal connections and emotional experiences.

Nonverbal Encoding

The process of expressing information or emotion without the use of words, often through facial expressions, gestures, and body language.

Nonverbal Decoding

The process of interpreting and understanding the meaning of nonverbal cues in communication.