Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A nurse in the emergency department is monitoring a client who is receiving vincristine through a peripheral line. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications indicating the need to stop the infusion?
Correct answer
A,B,E
Rationale
Resistance to flow , pain/swelling/redness , and no blood return indicate extravasation, requiring infusion stoppage. Anxiety/depression and nausea/vomiting are unrelated to IV complications.