IV Therapy Complications (Infiltration/Extravasation) Practice Test

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?

A 67-year-old client with heart failure is receiving furosemide IV piggyback through a peripheral IV (20-gauge) in the right forearm that has been in place for 24 hours. The order reads: “Administer furosemide 40 mg IVPB in 50 mL D5W over 10 minutes via the existing peripheral IV; continue if the site is painful.” The nurse notes mild swelling and coolness at the site and the client reports discomfort rated 5/10. The nurse should QUESTION which aspect of the IV therapy order?