As the nurse attempts venipuncture in the patient's right hand, the vein rolls. To stabilize the vein, the nurse will
1. Carefully apply enough pressure with the index and middle fingers to trap the rolling vein.
2. Use the index finger and thumb of the nondominant hand to anchor the vein above and below the intended venipuncture site.
3. Use a winged-infusion set with a syringe rather than a Vacutainer.
4. Apply heat for several minutes to enhance the visibility of the vein.
Question 2
A nurse understands that a preoperative checklist is used to
1. Confirm that all preoperative tasks have been completed.
2. Provide instructions for the surgical assistant.
3. Provide documentation.
4. Both 1 and 3
Inflammation. Inflammation is characterized by the presence of swelling, redness, heat, and pain. Sw
Patient wearing an abularm
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
Example of a patient statement.
An open chamber MRI may be more comfortable for the patient, but images may not be as distinct.
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