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hubes95

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Which of these statements about selecting a vein for venipuncture to start an IV infusion is TRUE?
 
  a. Choose a vein near a bony prominence.
  b. The wrist or hand is the preferred initial site.
  c. Use the most distal part of the vein first.
  d. Choose an extremity where the client has decreased sensation.

Question 2

The nurse can expect the superficial lymph nodes MOST easily be palpated:
 
  a. when semilunar valves become blocked
  b. at any time
  c. when they are at rest
  d. when they become infected and swollen



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kbennett34

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Answer to Question 1

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When selecting a vein for venipuncture to start an IV infusion, use the most distal part of the vein first.

Answer to Question 2

D
The superficial lymph nodes in the neck, axilla, and groin can most easily be palpated when they become infected and swollen.




hubes95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


amynguyen1221

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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