ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 with NGN - Exam 2 Questions
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A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving continuous IV fluid therapy via a peripheral vein in the left forearm. Which of the following findings indicates that the client has developed phlebitis at the IV site?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Erythema along the path of the vein. Phlebitis is inflammation of the vein, which can manifest as redness (erythema), warmth, tenderness, and swelling along the vein. Erythema indicates increased blood flow and inflammation at the site, common signs of phlebitis. Coolness (
B) and pallor (
C) are not typical signs of phlebitis but may indicate compromised circulation. Pitting edema (
D) is more indicative of fluid overload or venous insufficiency, not phlebitis.
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