A nurse needs to select a venipuncture site to administer a prescribed amount of IV fluid to a client. The nurse looks for a large vein when using a needle with a large gauge. Which of the following reasons explains the nurse's action?
A) To prevent pain and discomfort
B) To prevent compromising circulation
C) To reduce the potential for blood clots
D) To avoid restriction of mobility
B
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The nurse looks for a large vein when using a needle with a large gauge to prevent compromising circulation. To reduce the potential for blood clots and restrict a client's mobility, the nurse does not use foot or leg veins. The use of large gauge needles does not reduce pain or discomfort.
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