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A client is complaining of pain at the site of the intravenous (IV) infusion device. The nurse checks the IV
site and determines that the client has developed phlebitis. Which action should the nurse take? -
Answer -Remove the IV.
A client is scheduled for insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), and the nurse
explains the advantages of this catheter. Which statement by the client indicates a lack of understanding
about this type of catheter? - Answer -It is specifically designed for short-term use.
A client receiving intravenous (IV) fluid therapy complains of burning and a feeling of tightness at the IV
insertion site. On data collection, the nurse detects coolness and swelling at the site and notes that the
IV rate has slowed. The nurse determines that which has occurred? - Answer -Infiltration
A client rings the call bell and complains of pain at the site of an intravenous (IV) infusion. The licensed
practical nurse (LPN) inspects the site and determines that the client has developed phlebitis. The LPN
should plan to avoid which action in the care of this client? - Answer -Prepare to start a new line in
a proximal portion of the same vein.
A client uses the call system to notify the nurse to say that "the IV hurts and my left hand is swollen." The
nurse assesses the site and determines infiltration has occurred. In order of priority, which actions
should the nurse take? Arrange the actions in the order they should be performed. All options must be
used. - Answer -1
Stop the infusion.
2
Remove the intravenous catheter
3
Apply a compress to the site.
4
Notify the registered nurse to start a new IV on the right extremity.
A client who is receiving antineoplastic medication by the intravenous (IV) route complains of pain at the
insertion site of the IV. The nurse inspects the site and finds the area is swollen and reddened. The nurse
further observes that the solution is no longer infusing. The nurse immediately takes which priority
nursing action? - Answer -Notifies the registered nurse (RN)
Comprehensive Questions with
Approved Answers Guaranteed Pass
A client is complaining of pain at the site of the intravenous (IV) infusion device. The nurse checks the IV
site and determines that the client has developed phlebitis. Which action should the nurse take? -
Answer -Remove the IV.
A client is scheduled for insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), and the nurse
explains the advantages of this catheter. Which statement by the client indicates a lack of understanding
about this type of catheter? - Answer -It is specifically designed for short-term use.
A client receiving intravenous (IV) fluid therapy complains of burning and a feeling of tightness at the IV
insertion site. On data collection, the nurse detects coolness and swelling at the site and notes that the
IV rate has slowed. The nurse determines that which has occurred? - Answer -Infiltration
A client rings the call bell and complains of pain at the site of an intravenous (IV) infusion. The licensed
practical nurse (LPN) inspects the site and determines that the client has developed phlebitis. The LPN
should plan to avoid which action in the care of this client? - Answer -Prepare to start a new line in
a proximal portion of the same vein.
A client uses the call system to notify the nurse to say that "the IV hurts and my left hand is swollen." The
nurse assesses the site and determines infiltration has occurred. In order of priority, which actions
should the nurse take? Arrange the actions in the order they should be performed. All options must be
used. - Answer -1
Stop the infusion.
2
Remove the intravenous catheter
3
Apply a compress to the site.
4
Notify the registered nurse to start a new IV on the right extremity.
A client who is receiving antineoplastic medication by the intravenous (IV) route complains of pain at the
insertion site of the IV. The nurse inspects the site and finds the area is swollen and reddened. The nurse
further observes that the solution is no longer infusing. The nurse immediately takes which priority
nursing action? - Answer -Notifies the registered nurse (RN)
