Question # 14

A nurse is preparing to insert a short peripheral intravenous catheter in a patient who has edema in both upper extremities. Which strategy is most appropriate?

Options:

A.

Apply a tight tourniquet over the edematous area to force venous engorgement

B.

Elevate the extremity, use gentle pressure to displace fluid, and select the most suitable visible or palpable vein

C.

Insert the catheter into the most edematous site to drain fluid

D.

Avoid all upper-extremity sites and use only the lower extremities

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