What Is the Best Thing to Do If the Vein

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the best thing to do if the vein can be felt but not seen,even with the tourniquet on?

• A) Insert the needle where you think it is and probe until you find it
• B) Leave the tourniquet on while cleaning the site
• C) Look for visual clues on the skin to help you remember where it is
• D) Mark the spot with a felt tip pen

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Definitions:

ADH Levels

Concentration of Antidiuretic Hormone in the bloodstream, which regulates water balance in the body by controlling the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys.

Water Content

The amount of water present in a substance, organism, or environment, critical for maintaining life and chemical reactions.

Stretch Receptors

Sensory receptors that sense muscle stretch and contraction, thereby providing feedback to maintain posture and balance.

Atrial Natriuretic Hormone

A hormone secreted by the heart's atria that regulates blood pressure, blood volume, and the balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body.