Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1710 of 2368
A client receiving a chemotherapy medication through a peripheral IV has medication leak into the surrounding tissue. What is this complication called?
- Phlebitis
- Fluid overload
- Catheter-associated infection
- Extravasation
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Correct answer: Extravasation
Extravasation is infiltration of a damaging medication into tissue and can cause tissue death if not treated early.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), IV Therapy Management: Complications of IV Therapy. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026