A nurse is collecting equipment to start an intravenous (IV) infusion in an adult client. Which gauge IV catheter should the nurse select?
a. 18 to 19 c. 23 to 24
b. 20 to 22 d. 25 to 26
B
Select an IV catheter that is appropriate for ordered IV fluid. Select the correct size (gauge and length) of catheter; the most frequently used is 20 to 22 gauge. For pediatric clients, 22 to 24 gauge is used for pediatric clients and 18 to 19 gauge is used for large volumes of fluids or blood products.
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