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Veterinary Technician

Category - Animal Care

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Which of the following actions can result in a horse developing phlebitis?

Irritating solutions being injected outside of a vein
A traumatic injury to the poll area
Aspiration of a medical due to improper stomach tube placement
Placing an over tight bandage on the dock

Explanation

Answer: A - Irritating solutions being injected outside of a vein can result in a horse developing phlebitis. An inflammatory condition occurs around veins and is usually seen on the jugular vein. Prevention is achieved using a patent indwelling catheter whenever an irritation solution is injected.

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