With the following symptoms-redness and edema at the IV site, pain along the course of the vein, and if severe, fever, malaise, and tachycardia-what complication is likely occurring?

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Matilda Rowe

Biology

6 February, 15:49

With the following symptoms-redness and edema at the IV site, pain along the course of the vein, and if severe, fever, malaise, and tachycardia-what complication is likely occurring?

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Phlebitis

Explanation:

Phlebitis

Phlebitis refers to the inflammation of vein in the body.

It may occur with or without a blood clot. Hence, can affect the surface or veins or even deep.

The condition of blood clotting is called thrombophlebitis.

The symptoms of this problem as -

redness, pain, warmth on the affected area.

Treatment of this problem is using, blood thinners, compression stockings, anti - inflammatory medication.

Hence, from the given data, the symptoms can lead to Phlebitis.