A Patient Has IV Therapy for the Administration of Antibiotics

A patient has IV therapy for the administration of antibiotics and is stating that the IV site "hurts and is swollen." Which one of the following items of information assessed on the patient indicates the presence of phlebitis,as opposed to infiltration?

A) Intensity of the pain
B) Warmth of integument surrounding the IV site
C) Amount of subcutaneous edema
D) Skin discoloration of a bruised nature

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