The nurse is assessing an intravenous (IV) insertion site noting redness, warmth, and mild swelling. The patient reports a burning pain along the course of the vein during medication administration. Which term should the nurse use when documenting these findings in the medical record?

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Phlebitis is characterized by inflammation of the vein, which is indicated by symptoms such as redness, warmth, swelling, and pain along the vein, especially during medication administration. These symptoms match the description provided.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Intravenous (IV) Insertion Site Noting