The nurse is called to look at a patient's peripheral IV site after a dose of vancomycin (Vancocin®). The site is red and swollen with blistering, and the patient reports a burning/stinging pain. The medication infused with difficulty the last time it was given. The nurse knows that this patient's IV site is likely displaying signs of: a. extravasation. b. infiltration. c. normality. d. phlebitis.

The nurse is called to look at a patient's peripheral IV site after a dose of vancomycin (Vancocin®). The site is red and swollen with blistering, and the patient reports a burning/stinging pain. The medication infused with difficulty the last time it was given. The nurse knows that this patient's IV site is likely displaying signs of: a. extravasation. b. infiltration. c. normality. d. phlebitis.

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Chapter10: Cpt Anesthesia

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