The Nurse Is Preparing to Start an Intravenous (IV)infusion on a 92-Year-Old

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to start an intravenous (IV) infusion on a 92-year-old patient.The nurse realizes that she may need to take which of the following actions? (Select all that apply. )

• A)Avoid using veins in the hand.
• B)Avoid using veins in the dominant arm.
• C)Use the largest-gauge catheter possible for maximum flow.
• D)Avoid using a tourniquet.

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