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 inflammation of a vein, which can cause redness, warmth, swelling, and pain along the course of the vein. It can be caused by irritants from medications or the IV catheter itself. Infiltration and extravasation refer to the leaking of the IV fluid or medication into the surrounding tissue, while inflammation is a general term for the body's response to injury or irritation. However, in this scenario, the symptoms described are consistent with phlebitis.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Intravenous (IV)insertion Site Noting Redness,warmth,and