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olgavictoria

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How is extravasation different from infiltration?
 
  a. Infiltration occurs in the hand, whereas extravasation occurs in the arm.
  b. Both conditions lead to swelling, but extravasation causes tissue damage.
  c. Infiltration is swelling accompanied by pain, whereas extravasation is not painful.
  d. Extravasation causes phlebitis along with tissue swelling, whereas infiltration causes fluid overload along with swelling.

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Which problem is a major disadvantage of an intravenous (IV) pump?
 
  a. The alarms are so sensitive that nurses tend to ignore them when they sound frequently.
  b. Patients and families can override the automatic features and reset the infusion rate.
  c. It can run away and cause a patient to experience fluid overload.
  d. It can continue to push fluid into the tissue when infiltration occurs.


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paavo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


olgavictoria

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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