The nurse is caring for an older adult client who has been admitted for dehydration and needs IV fluids. Which location does the nurse choose to place a peripheral IV on this client?
What will be an ideal response?
B [basilic vein]
The most appropriate veins for peripheral IV therapy include the dorsal venous network and the basilic, cephalic, and median veins. However, an older client has poor skin turgor on the back of the hand, making this a poor selection. The palmar side of the wrist should be avoided because the median nerve is located there, causing increased pain and difficulty with stabilization. The cephalic vein, although large and prominent in most people, is not the best choice because the sensory branch of the median nerve intersects with it up to three times. The best choice is the basilic vein.
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