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6. The nurse needs to ask the patient whether s/he feels any itching or pain at the IV site. Which
question should the nurse ask?
a. "Let me check the tingling signs at the IV site."
b. "I’ll observe the IV site to monitor for itchiness or pain."
c. "I’d like to examine your wrist for any condition changes."
d. "Could I look at the area around the IV to check for any sore?"
e. "Do you feel any sensation of tingling or soreness around the IV site?"

7. The nurse wants to ask the patient about specific symptoms s/he may be experiencing at the IV site.
Which expression would gather the most useful data?
a. "Let me assess the IV area for any visible reactions."
b. "Is there anything I should check around the IV site?"
c. "I’ll check your IV site for any signs of redness or itching."
d. "I will monitor all signs of discomfort related to your IV fluids?"
e. "Could you describe any sensations you're experiencing around the IV site?"

8. The nurse plans to examine the IV site for signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling or redness.
How should the nurse inform the patient?
a. "Could you hold still while I check for any skin warmth?"
b. "Could you describe what you’re feeling at the insertion site?"
c. "Are you experiencing any itching or discomfort at the IV site?"
d. "I’d like to check the area around your IV for any signs of redness or swelling."
e. "Is there a difference in how the IV feels now compared to when it was placed?"

Nursing Data

Collecting and recording subjective and objective nursing data

Work in pairs to perform a roleplay between a nurse and a patient during the process of
data collection regarding IV side effects.
St. 1 : You have a patient with an IV. Find out whether s/he has some of these side effects by
interviewing him/her and/or observing his/her condition.
St. 2 : You are a patient with an IV. Your nurse is checking your condition for some possible side effects
after the IV administration. Answer his/her questions and let him/her observe your condition.

Possible effect 1: Phlebitis Possible effect 2: Infiltration

inflammation of the vein, which can occur Infiltration happens when the IV fluid leaks
as a result of irritation from the IV catheter, into the surrounding tissues instead of
or the fluids being administered. Symptoms entering the vein. This can cause swelling,
pain, and tissue damage around the
include pain, redness, swelling, and warmth

around the insertion site. insertion site.

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