Which of the following is not a common complication of systemic artery catheterization?
a. Phlebitis
b. Ischemia
c. Hematoma
d. Hemorrhage
ANS: A
Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein. Since the catheter in this situation is in an artery, phlebitis is not possible as a result of a system artery catheterization. Ischemia, hematoma, and hemorrhage are all complications of systemic artery catheterization.
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