Which of the following assessments would indicate that a patient's IV has infiltrated? (Select all that apply.)
a. Edema of the extremity near the insertion site
b. Skin discolored or bruised in appearance
c. Pain and warmth at the insertion site
d. Skin cool to the touch
e. Reddish streak proximal to the insertion site
f. Numbness or loss of sensation
g. Palpable venous cord
ANS: A, B, D, F
Infiltration results in skin that is edematous near the IV insertion site. Skin is cool to the touch and may be bruised or discolored, and the patient may experience some numbness. Pain, warmth, erythema, a reddish streak, and a palpable venous cord are all symptoms of phlebitis.
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