A Patient Was Admitted for Hypovolemia and Has Intravenous Fluid

question 44

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted for hypovolemia and has intravenous 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 that the

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

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