A 22-year-old client is seen in the emergency department (ED) with acute right lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and rebound tenderness. It appears that surgery is imminent. What gauge catheter does the ED nurse choose when starting this client's intravenous (IV) solution?
A. 24
B. 22
C. 18
D. 14
Answer: C. 18
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