Question # 46

A nurse is inserting a short peripheral intravenous catheter in an older adult patient with fragile skin. Which technique best minimizes the risk of skin tears and hematoma formation?

Options:

A.

Apply a tight tourniquet for at least three minutes before insertion

B.

Use a smaller-gauge catheter, release the tourniquet promptly after flashback, and secure without excessive tape tension

C.

Insert the catheter at a steep 45-degree angle to ensure deep placement

D.

Choose the antecubital fossa exclusively to avoid superficial veins

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