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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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Answer:

Phlebitis

Step-by-step 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 .

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