Peripheral IV observations

NCLEX-PN
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

Click to highlight the findings that require follow-up.

Client awake and conversing. IV fluid flowing freely. New swelling at the IV site. New redness at the IV site. Client watching television.

Highlighted phrases are the correct selections.

Answer

New swelling at the IV site. · New redness at the IV site.

Rationale

New swelling and redness at an IV site are unexpected. Communicate these changes for prompt evaluation even if fluid is still flowing.

RememberA flowing IV can still have abnormal site findings.

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Adapted from Open RN Nursing Skills, 2nd edition: Chapter 23 IV Therapy Management Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · INTRAVENOUS THERAPY ASSESSMENT › Objective Assessment · 2nd edition, 2023

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