Complications of Intravenous therapy
Complications of Intravenous therapy ( 39 Questions)
This choice is incorrect because infiltration is not directly related to the client's history of heart failure.
This choice is incorrect because phlebitis is not specifically associated with heart failure but rather with irritants in the IV solution or mechanical trauma.
This choice is correct. Clients with a history of heart failure are at an increased risk of fluid overload due to their compromised cardiac function. Monitoring for signs of fluid overload, such as dyspnea, jugular vein distention, and peripheral edema, is essential during IV therapy.
This choice is incorrect because an air embolism is not directly related to the client's history of heart failure.
A) This choice is incorrect because infiltration is not directly related to the client's history of heart failure.
B) This choice is incorrect because phlebitis is not specifically associated with heart failure but rather with irritants in the IV solution or mechanical trauma.
C) This choice is correct. Clients with a history of heart failure are at an increased risk of fluid overload due to their compromised cardiac function. Monitoring for signs of fluid overload, such as dyspnea, jugular vein distention, and peripheral edema, is essential during IV therapy.
D) This choice is incorrect because an air embolism is not directly related to the client's history of heart failure.