The Nurse Is Preparing to Insert a Peripheral IV Line

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral IV line.Which technique does the nurse implement to prepare for the IV insertion?

A) Slap the selected vein gently several times.
B) Select a proximal site on the extremity.
C) Shave the hair in the area of the insertion site.
D) Tie a tourniquet above the selected insertion site.