A patient is receiving intravenous (IV) chemotherapy through a peripheral line. Which IV site assessment finding indicates that the IV access needs to be discontinued?
a. Bruising at the insertion site
b. Coolness of the skin below the site
c. Tissue swelling above and below the site
d. Wetness of the dressing over the access site
ANS: C
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A) Ophthalmologic B) Auditory C) Cardiac D) Endocrine
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The client is most likely experiencing what type of pain? 1. Chronic pain 2. Phantom pain 3. Visceral pain 4. Acute pain
Urse-patient relationship
What will be an ideal response?