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on: Jul 24, 2018
Which of the following steps is necessary when a patient is prepared for IV insertion?
 
  a. Shaving the hair from the site
  b. Selecting a proximal site in an extremity
  c. Applying a tourniquet 4 to 6 inches above the selected site
  d. Vigorously taping and massaging the selected vein

Question 2

MC If the client's arm is positioned below the level of the heart when taking the blood pressure, the reading will be
 
  A. Lower than normal.
  B. No different from if above the level of the heart.
  C. Higher than normal.
  D. Altered if the client has peripheral vascular disease only.


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taylorsonier

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Apply a flat tourniquet around the arm, above the antecubital fossa or 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) above the proposed insertion site. Do not shave the area. Shaving may cause microabrasions and may predispose to infection. Use the most distal site in the nondominant arm, if possible. Vigorous friction and multiple taping of the veins, especially in older adults, may cause hematoma and/or venous constriction.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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