Evolve - a nurse is caring for a client who underwent cardiac catheterization. the client's skin was found to be blanched, and there was formation of edema of 15.2 cm (1-6 inches) at the site of catheterization. upon further assessment, the skin was found to be cool, and the client complains of tenderness. which condition does the nurse expect?

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Kaydence Warner

Biology

9 March, 15:06

Evolve - a nurse is caring for a client who underwent cardiac catheterization. the client's skin was found to be blanched, and there was formation of edema of 15.2 cm (1-6 inches) at the site of catheterization. upon further assessment, the skin was found to be cool, and the client complains of tenderness. which condition does the nurse expect?

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Eliana Kirk · Answer 1

Infiltration

Explanation:

Infiltration can occur in a catheterization when the catheter moves from inside the vein. As a consequence, the medication that the catheter should take to the patient's vein is deposited outside the vein, in the extracellular space, which can cause edema around the place where the catheter was inserted. In addition, when infiltration occurs the patient may feel tenderness and have cold skin.