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mckennatimberlake · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse caring for a client with an IV infusing via an infusion pump monitors the intravenous site more carefully for which type of complication associated with this type of electronic infusion device?

1. Inaccurate fluid administration
2. Severe fluid extravasation if the IV site infiltrates
3. Air emboli
4. Phlebitis

Question 2

The nurse is assessing the client who complains of intractable abdominal pain. The nurse recognizes that possible causes of this pain include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Mechanical stimulus.
2. Thermal stimulus.
3. Chemical stimulus.
4. Alterations in body tissues.
5. Tissue ischemia.

Joy Chen · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: The infusion pump is set to deliver fluid at a specific pressure, and will continue to infuse fluid into an infiltrated site until enough fluid builds to increase pressure and set off the pressure alarm on the pump. As a result, the nurse must monitor the IV site very carefully because an IV infiltrate can continue to expand, whereas a controller flows by gravity, and will reduce flow much faster, reducing the risk of a severe acute IV infiltrate. Air emboli and phlebitis can occur with any IV infusion. Infusion pumps are more accurate in delivering preset quantities of fluid than are other methods.

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4,5
Rationale: Mechanical stimuli include trauma to body tissues, alterations in body tissues, blockage of a body duct, tumors, and muscle spasm, and may be the root of the client's pain.