When Performing a Venipuncture,the Nurse Should

question 43

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 1 inch below the site and pull the skin taut.

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