The nurse is initiating an intravenous access. After the vein has been pierced by the IV needle the nurse would expect to see what to indicate that the needle is in the vein?
a. little puffiness at the IV site c. Slight bruising at the site
b. backflow of blood into the tubing d. all of the above
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This would indicate the possibility of piercing through the vein.
B Correct: A backflow of blood in the tubing indicates that the needle is located in the vein.
C Incorrect: This would indicate the possibility of piercing through the vein.
D Incorrect: a and c are incorrect.
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