The Nurse Is Preparing to Start an IV in the Hand

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to start an IV in the hand of a client who has very small veins.Which actions would be useful in dilating the veins?

• A)Position the hand at heart level.
• B)Stroke the vein.
• C)Have the client clench and unclench the fist.
• D)Slap the back of the client's hand.
• E)Massage the vein.

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