Complications of Intravenous therapy
Complications of Intravenous therapy ( 39 Questions)
This choice is incorrect because infiltration is not typically associated with symptoms of chest pain, difficulty breathing, decreased blood pressure, and weak pulse.
This choice is incorrect because phlebitis does not cause sudden onset chest pain, difficulty breathing, decreased blood pressure, and weak pulse.
This choice is incorrect because fluid overload is not associated with symptoms like chest pain and decreased blood pressure. It may cause elevated blood pressure due to increased fluid volume.
This choice is correct. The client's symptoms of sudden chest pain, difficulty breathing, decreased blood pressure, and weak pulse are indicative of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis can occur in response to an allergen in the IV fluid or medication and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
A) This choice is incorrect because infiltration is not typically associated with symptoms of chest pain, difficulty breathing, decreased blood pressure, and weak pulse.
B) This choice is incorrect because phlebitis does not cause sudden onset chest pain, difficulty breathing, decreased blood pressure, and weak pulse.
C) This choice is incorrect because fluid overload is not associated with symptoms like chest pain and decreased blood pressure. It may cause elevated blood pressure due to increased fluid volume.
D) This choice is correct. The client's symptoms of sudden chest pain, difficulty breathing, decreased blood pressure, and weak pulse are indicative of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis can occur in response to an allergen in the IV fluid or medication and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.