The Nurse Is Preparing to Insert a Peripheral Intravenous (IV)line

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral intravenous (IV) line.Which technique should the nurse implement to prepare for the IV insertion?

• A) Slap the selected vein gently several times.
• B) Select a proximal site on the extremity.
• C) Shave the hair in the area of the insertion site.
• D) Tie a tourniquet above the selected insertion site.

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Definitions:

Nondirectional Correlation

A type of correlation that indicates a statistical relationship between two variables without specifying whether the relationship is positive or negative.

Negative Correlation

A connection between two variables where as one variable rises, the other falls.

Direct Correlation

A relationship between two variables where they move in the same direction.

Nondirectional Correlation

A type of correlation where the direction (positive or negative) of the relationship between variables is not specified.