The nurse understands that besides extravasation, pain at the site of an IV infusion can result from:
a. administering medication that is not properly diluted.
b. administering irritating medications too rapidly.
c. the IV catheter touching the wall of the vein.
d. an overload of the circulatory system from hypertonic solutions.
ANS: A, B, C
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Correct a, b, and c are causes of pain at the site of an IV infusion and should be addressed immediately.
Incorrect d. Overload of the circulatory system from hypertonic solutions is fluid overload.
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