A complication of IV therapy that may occur after administering an irritating fluid or the prolonged use of the vein and presents with symptoms including redness, warmth, and discomfort along the vein is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
phlebitis
Phlebitis is an IV therapy complication from an irritating fluid or the prolonged use of a vein that presents with the symptoms of redness, warmth, and discomfort along the vein.
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