The Nurse Is Preparing to Initiate Intravenous (IV) Access on a Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to initiate intravenous (IV) access on a patient in the active phase of labor. Which size IV cannula is best for this patient?

• A) 18-gauge
• B) 20-gauge
• C) 22-gauge
• D) 24-gauge

---

Definitions:

Capital Investment Analysis

The process of evaluating and comparing potential investments or expenditures to determine their profitability and financial impact on the business.

Net Present Value Method

A method of evaluating the feasibility of projects or investments by calculating their net present value using a discount rate.

Average Rate of Return

A financial ratio that measures the profitability of an investment by dividing the average annual profit by the initial investment cost.

Cash Payback Period

The timeframe it takes for an investment to generate cash flows sufficient to recover the initial investment cost.