When Performing a Venipuncture,the Nurse Should

question 40

Multiple Choice

When performing a venipuncture,the nurse should

• A) inject with the needle at a 45-degree angle.
• B) select a vein that is rigid and cordlike and that rolls when palpated.
• C) perform the needle insertion immediately after cleansing the skin with alcohol.
• D) place the thumb of the nondominant hand about 2.5 cm (1 inch)below the site and pull the skin taut.

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