The Nurse Is Having Difficulty Accessing a Client's Vein to Insert

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is having difficulty accessing a client's vein to insert an intravenous catheter. Which of the following interventions can be used to assist in this process? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Use a tourniquet.
• B) Dangle the arm off the side of the bed.
• C) Apply a warm towel.
• D) Have the client pump the fist.
• E) Apply a heating pad.
• F) Warm the catheter in the microwave.

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Definitions:

Pre-Attachment

The initial stage in an infant’s development of attachment, characterized by indiscriminate sociability and the formation of initial bonds with caregivers.

Attachment Type

This refers to the classification of an individual's patterns of attachment in relationships, which can significantly affect their interpersonal relationships and behavior.

Insecure-Avoidant Attachment

A pattern in child development where the child shows a preference for self-sufficiency, often avoiding or showing indifference towards caregivers.

Strange Situation

A structured laboratory procedure that measures the security of attachment by observing infants’ reactions to being separated from the caregiver in an unfamiliar environment.