A nurse is inserting a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter. Which client statement is of greatest concern during this procedure?
A. "I hate having IVs started."
B. "It hurts when you are inserting the line."
C. "My hand tingles when you poke me."
D. "My IV lines never last very long."
Ans: C. "My hand tingles when you poke me."
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