While Checking the Patient's Intravenous (IV)site,the Nurse Notices That the Site

question 40

Short Answer

While checking the patient's intravenous (IV)site,the nurse notices that the site is cool,pale,and swollen.She immediately stops the IV infusion,realizing that these are signs indicating _____________.

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Definitions:

Perpetrator

An individual who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, often used in the context of crime and abuse.

Mandated Reporters

Individuals required by law to report any suspected cases of abuse or neglect to proper authorities.

Child Abuse

Any action by another individual – adult or child – that causes significant harm to a child, including physical, emotional, sexual abuse, or neglect.

Legally Obligated

Being required by law to perform or refrain from performing a certain action.