How is extravasation different from infiltration?
a. Infiltration occurs in the hand, whereas extravasation occurs in the arm.
b. Both conditions lead to swelling, but extravasation causes tissue damage.
c. Infiltration is swelling accompanied by pain, whereas extravasation is not painful.
d. Extravasation causes phlebitis along with tissue swelling, whereas infiltration causes fluid overload along with swelling.
ANS: B
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