The Nurse Is Selecting a Site to Begin an Intravenous

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is selecting a site to begin an intravenous infusion on a 2-year-old child.The superficial veins on his hand and arm are not readily visible.What intervention should increase the visibility of these veins?

• A) Gently tap over the site.
• B) Apply a cold compress to the site.
• C) Raise the extremity above the level of the body.
• D) Use a rubber band as a tourniquet for 5 minutes.

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Definitions:

Vesicular Igneous Texture

An igneous rock texture characterized by the presence of vesicles, or small cavities, formed by trapped gas bubbles during solidification.

Magma

The hot fluid or semi-fluid material beneath the Earth's crust from which lava and other igneous rock is formed by cooling.

Large Crystals

Mineral crystals that have grown to a visibly significant size, often indicating slow cooling from a molten state.

Glassy Texture

The characteristic appearance of certain rocks and minerals that exhibit a glass-like, smooth, and shiny surface, often resulting from rapid cooling of molten material.