What Is the Purpose of a Tourniquet When Attempting to Start

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a tourniquet when attempting to start an IV on a patient?

• A) It will stop the flow of fluids so that there will be no waste of fluids during the insertion of the IV
• B) It stops the flow of the blood through the patient's arteries so there will be no blood loss during insertion of the IV
• C) It causes the veins of the arm to distend and become engorged with blood
• D) It causes the patient to not feel any irritation or pain during the insertion of the IV

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