The Nurse Suspects That a Patient's Intravenous Solution Has Infiltrated

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse suspects that a patient's intravenous solution has infiltrated into the tissues.What action should the nurse take first?

• A) Aspirate,then inject 0.5 mL normal saline.
• B) Restart the IV line in a different vein.
• C) Stop the infusion immediately.
• D) Notify the primary care provider.

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Definitions:

Earlobes

The lower part of the external ear, which is made of soft skin and fatty tissue and hangs down freely.

Fetus

A developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception until birth in mammalian species, particularly humans.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by converting sound waves into nerve impulses.

Tympanic Membrane

Also known as the eardrum, a thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.