Complications of Intravenous therapy
Complications of Intravenous therapy ( 39 Questions)
This choice is incorrect because phlebitis and infiltration are not associated with symptoms of shortness of breath, crackles in the lungs, and jugular vein distention.
This choice is incorrect because infiltration typically does not cause respiratory symptoms like shortness of breath and crackles in the lungs.
This choice is correct. The client's symptoms of shortness of breath, crackles in the lungs (rales), and jugular vein distention are potential signs of fluid overload, which occurs when there is an excessive volume of IV fluids administered.
This choice is incorrect because catheter occlusion does not cause respiratory symptoms like those described by the client.
A) This choice is incorrect because phlebitis and infiltration are not associated with symptoms of shortness of breath, crackles in the lungs, and jugular vein distention.
B) This choice is incorrect because infiltration typically does not cause respiratory symptoms like shortness of breath and crackles in the lungs.
C) This choice is correct. The client's symptoms of shortness of breath, crackles in the lungs (rales), and jugular vein distention are potential signs of fluid overload, which occurs when there is an excessive volume of IV fluids administered.
D) This choice is incorrect because catheter occlusion does not cause respiratory symptoms like those described by the client.