What does the term infiltration mean?
a. Leakage of intravenous fluid into the surrounding tissue
b. Infusion of intravenous fluids at a faster rate than was prescribed
c. Plugging up or clotting off the needle during intravenous infusion
d. Infusion of intravenous fluids without the use of a pump or controller
ANS: A
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