Which of the following assessments would indicate infiltration of a patient's IV line? (Select all that apply. )
A)Edema of the extremity near the insertion site.
B)Skin discoloured or bruised in appearance.
C)Pain and warmth at the insertion site.
D)Skin cool to the touch.
E)Reddish streak proximal to the insertion site.
F)Numbness or loss of sensation.
G)Palpable venous cord.

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Infiltration causes skin near the IV insertion site to become edematous.The affected skin is cool to the touch and may be bruised or discoloured,and the patient may experience some numbness.Pain,warmth,erythema,a reddish streak,and a palpable venous cord are all symptoms of phlebitis.

Which of the Following Assessments Would Indicate Infiltration of a Patient's