ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 with NGN - Exam 2 Questions
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A nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral IV catheter into a client's arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help dilate the vein?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Dangle the client's arm over the edge of the bed. This action helps gravity to assist in dilating the vein, making it more prominent and easier to access for IV insertion. By dangling the arm, blood flow increases, causing the vein to enlarge.
Option B: Stroking the skin near the vein in an upward direction does not directly promote vein dilation.
Option C: Instructing the client to flex their arm with the hand open may not be as effective in dilating the vein compared to using gravity.
Option D: Applying a cool compress to the vein for 10 minutes may constrict the vein rather than dilate it, making it more difficult to access for IV insertion.
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