Nclexrn Flashcards: Iv Therapy Complications Infiltration Extravasation

Study Iv Therapy Complications Infiltration Extravasation in Nclexrn with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which finding most strongly suggests extravasation rather than simple infiltration?

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ANSWER

Blistering or skin necrosis near the IV site. Vesicant drugs cause direct tissue injury, progressing to blisters or necrosis, unlike nonvesicant infiltration which rarely leads to such severe damage.

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A 34-year-old adult client receiving IV ondansetron through a peripheral IV in the left hand inserted 2 hours ago reports mild discomfort at the site. The nurse notes swelling and coolness around the catheter and the infusion rate has slowed. Which symptom requires IMMEDIATE intervention by the nurse?

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