Multiple Choice
The nurse is trying to access the best insertion site on a patient for IV therapy.Which principle would the nurse use to achieve this goal?
A) Avoid using soft, bouncy veins.
B) Choose the patient's best proximal vein.
C) Choose a site large enough for adequate blood flow.
D) Always use the smallest-gauge IV catheter available.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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