How Is Extravasation Different from Infiltration

question 16

Multiple Choice

How is extravasation different from infiltration?

• A) Infiltration occurs in the hand,whereas extravasation occurs in the arm.
• B) Both conditions lead to swelling,but extravasation causes tissue damage.
• C) Infiltration is swelling accompanied by pain,whereas extravasation is not painful.
• D) Extravasation causes phlebitis along with tissue swelling,whereas infiltration causes fluid overload along with swelling.

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