Question # 30

A nurse is preparing to insert a short peripheral intravenous catheter in a patient with edema of both arms. Which strategy is most appropriate?

Options:

A.

Apply a tight tourniquet directly over the edematous tissue to force venous engorgement

B.

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

C.

Insert the catheter into the most edematous area to facilitate fluid drainage

D.

Avoid all upper-extremity sites and use only lower-extremity veins

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