A client receiving intravenous medication who develops fever, chills, and nausea is likely to have developed:
a. extravasation of fluid. c. a pyrogenic reaction.
b. tissue necrosis. d. pulmonary edema.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This will cause severe pain.
B Incorrect: This will cause severe pain.
C Correct: These are manifestations of infection.
D Incorrect: This will cause shortness of breath.
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