The nurse is concerned that a patient is developing complications from peripheral IV therapy. For which systemic complication should the nurse assess the patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Phlebitis
b. Infiltration
c. Septicemia
d. Air embolism
e. Extravasation
f. Fluid overload
ANS: C, D, F
C, D, and F are systemic complications, because they involve many body systems. A. B. E. These are local complications, limited to the IV site and surrounding area.
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