A patient with an IV complains of pain and tenderness at the IV site.The practitioner notes swelling at the IV site.Why should these findings be investigated thoroughly?
A) The IV has infiltrated
B) Cellulitis is developing in the surrounding tissue
C) The possibility of thrombus formation
D) Inflammation of the vein

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Any complaint of pain,tenderness,or swelling at the IV site should be investigated thoroughly and evaluated for the possibility of thrombus formation.Gentle palpation at the site may reveal a mass or lump around or near the end of the catheter.

A Patient with an IV Complains of Pain and Tenderness