Author Question: When inserting a butterfly needle to initiate peripheral IV therapy in a patient, at what angle, in ... (Read 64 times)

burton19126 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When inserting a butterfly needle to initiate peripheral IV therapy in a patient, at what angle, in relation to the patient's skin, would the nurse place the needle before insertion?

a. 5 to 10 degrees
b. 10 to 30 degrees
c. 30 to 45 degrees
d. 45 to 60 degrees

Question 2

A client requires urinary catheterization but has difficulty keeping her legs in the usual position. The nurse has worked for many years, and adapts the procedure to allow the client to lie on her side.

Which critical thinking element is this action based on? a. Curiosity
b. Experience
c. Perseverance
d. Scientific knowledge

BAOCHAU2803 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

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A An angle of 5 to 10 degrees is incorrect.
B When inserting a butterfly needle for insertion for IV therapy, the nurse would place the needle at 10 to 30 degrees in relation to the skin, with the bevel facing upward.
C An angle of 30 to 45 degrees is incorrect.
D An angle of 45 to 60 degrees is incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

B
Having worked for many years and being able to adapt a procedure to meet the client's needs is an example of experience, which is the second component of the critical thinking model.
Curiosity is a critical thinking attitude in which the nurse asks why, and continues to learn more about the client to make appropriate clinical judgements.
Perseverance is a critical thinking attitude in which the nurse does not readily accept the easy answer but does look further to find necessary information and appropriate solutions.
Scientific knowledge is knowledge acquired from the study of science. It may be acquired through education such as course work, or in reading nursing literature to remain current in nursing science.