Which of the following sites should be avoided for intravenous (IV) line insertion? (Select all that apply.) correct answer: -foot of an adult
-site distal to a previous venipuncture site
-ventral surface of wrist (inner wrist)
-areas of venous bifurcation
An adult patient developed a compli...
Intravenous Therapy Lessons BSN 246
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Which of the following sites should be avoided for intravenous (IV) line insertion? (Select all that apply.) correct answer: -foot of an adult
-site distal to a previous venipuncture site
-ventral surface of wrist (inner wrist)
-areas of venous bifurcation
An adult patient developed a complication with his IV and it had
to be removed, yet continued IV fluids were needed. Which site would be most appropriate for the nurse to choose? correct answer: proximal to the previous IV site
Which of the following sites should be avoided when initiating an intravenous infusion? (Select all that apply.) correct answer: -the left arm of a patient who has a history of a left side mastectomy
-an area of venous bifurcation or palpation of valves -side of paralysis
A patient has been receiving intravenous (IV) antibiotics and as a result has had several IV site locations. What action can the nurse take to promote venous distention in the patient? (Select all that apply.) correct answer: -apply a warm pack to the arm for several minutes
-rub or stroke the patients arm
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