Study Question and Answer IV Infiltration.

The nurse is to assess for complications of IV therapy.Which of the following findings will indicate IV infiltration?.

A.The site is pale, swollen, cool and painful.

B.The site is red and swollen.

C.Slow in flow rate of infusion. D.Temperature of 101.5.F.

Correct answer is A.

Rationale: Infiltration is the escape of fluid into subcutaneous tissue. Infiltration is a sign of a pale,cool,swollen and painful. Slow rate of infusion and other reasons are not as important as cool, swollen, pale and painful.

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