The physician has ordered a peripheral IV to be inserted before the patient goes for computed tomography. What should the nurse do when selecting a site on the hand or arm for insertion of an IV catheter?
A) Choose a hairless site if available.
B) Consider potential effects on the patient's mobility when selecting a site.
C) Have the patient briefly hold his arm over his head before insertion.
D) Leave the tourniquet on for at least 3 minutes.
Ans: B
Feedback:
Ideally, both arms and hands are carefully inspected before choosing a specific venipuncture site that does not interfere with mobility. Instruct the patient to hold his arm in a dependent position to increase blood flow. Never leave a tourniquet in place longer than 2 minutes. The site does not necessarily need to be devoid of hair.
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