Which of these statements about selecting a vein for venipuncture to start an IV infusion is TRUE?
a. Choose a vein near a bony prominence.
b. The wrist or hand is the preferred initial site.
c. Use the most distal part of the vein first.
d. Choose an extremity where the client has decreased sensation.
C
When selecting a vein for venipuncture to start an IV infusion, use the most distal part of the vein first.
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