Which of These Statements About Selecting a Vein for Venipuncture

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about selecting a vein for venipuncture to start an IV infusion is TRUE?

• A)Choose a vein near a bony prominence.
• B)The wrist or hand is the preferred initial site.
• C)Use the most distal part of the vein first.
• D)Choose an extremity where the client has decreased sensation.

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