A Nurse Is to Start an IV Solution for a Client.After

question 28

Multiple Choice

A nurse is to start an IV solution for a client.After cleansing the site selected,the nurse applies a tourniquet and inserts the IV catheter needle,but there is no blood return in the flashback chamber.Which of these actions should the nurse take?

• A)Remove the catheter needle,and attempt reinsertion at another site within the cleansed area.
• B)Remove the catheter needle,discard the catheter,select another site,and use a new IV catheter.
• C)Move the catheter needle around in the selected vein until blood appears in the chamber.
• D)Remove the catheter needle,bandage the area,and let the client rest for at least 30 minutes;then attempt reinsertion.

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