When Performing a Venipuncture,the Nurse Should

question 22

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 cord-like, 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 1 inch below the site and pull the skin taut

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