A Nurse Assessing the IV Site of a Client Observes

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse assessing the IV site of a client observes swelling and pallor around the site, and notes a significant decrease in the flow rate. The client complains of coldness around the infusion site. What IV complication does this describe?

• A) Infiltration
• B) Sepsis
• C) Thrombus
• D) Speed shock

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Definitions:

Demand Uncertainty

The unpredictability related to the demand for products or services, often causing challenges in supply chain management.

Service Level

A measure of performance that reflects the quality of service provided, often evaluated based on customer satisfaction or the ability to meet delivery times and product availability standards.

Safety Inventory

Additional inventory held to guard against uncertainty in demand or supply, ensuring product availability.

Standard Deviation

A numerical indicator that reflects the degree of spread or variation of data points in a dataset from the average value.