ATI RN
ATI Nur 231 Fundamentals Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who experienced an infection at the insertion site of her intravenous catheter. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Purulent drainage is noted from the site. This finding indicates an infection at the insertion site. Purulent drainage is a classic symptom of infection, suggesting the presence of pus and bacteria. The other options are incorrect because:
A) A cordlike vein suggests thrombophlebitis, not infection.
C) Numbness is not typically associated with an infection but may indicate nerve damage.
D) Sloughing skin may indicate a pressure injury or allergic reaction, not necessarily infection.
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