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Actions that the nurse will take are:
- (A) Check for contraindications to the extremity.
- (C) Choose a vein with minimal curvature.
- (F) Avoid areas of flexion.
What is a Peripheral venous catheter?
- A peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC), peripheral venous line, auxiliary venous access catheter, or peripheral intravenous catheter (PVC) is a catheter (small, flexible tube) inserted into a vein in the arm for venous access to administer intravenous therapy such as medication fluids.
Actions are taken by a nurse before inserting an intravenous (iv) catheter on an adult:
- Check for contraindications to the extremity.
- Choose a vein with minimal curvature.
- Avoid areas of flexion.
Therefore, actions that the nurse will take are:
- (A) Check for contraindications to the extremity.
- (C) Choose a vein with minimal curvature.
- (F) Avoid areas of flexion.
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The correct question is given below:
A nurse is selecting a site to insert an intravenous (IV) catheter on an adult. Which actions will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
a. Check for contraindications to the extremity.
b. Start proximally and move distally on the arm.
c. Choose a vein with minimal curvature.
d. Choose the patient's dominant arm.
e. Select a vein that is rigid.
f. Avoid areas of flexion.
