The nurse determines that the intravenous site of a client receiving dopamine hydrochloride (Intropin)is extravasated after noting which of the following signs?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Coolness and hardness at the intravenous site are classic signs of extravasation with dopamine hydrochloride (Intropin). This is due to the vasoconstrictive effect of dopamine, which causes the surrounding tissue to become ischemic and necrotic. Red streak along vein, warmth, and swelling are not specific signs of extravasation with dopamine hydrochloride.

The Nurse Determines That the Intravenous Site of a Client