The Nurse Would Select the Dorsal Venous Plexus of the Foot

question 35

Multiple Choice

The nurse would select the dorsal venous plexus of the foot as an IV site for which patient?

• A) A 2-year-old child
• B) A 22-year-old adult
• C) A 50-year-old patient
• D) An 80-year-old patient

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Definitions:

Axillary Thermometer

A thermometer designed for measuring body temperature by placing it in the armpit (axillary area).

Systolic

Pertaining to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries.

Diastolic

Refers to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood, specifically noted as the bottom number in blood pressure readings.

Hypertension

A condition characterized by consistently elevated blood pressure levels, often leading to significant health risks.