An intravenous catheter has been inserted over a client's antecubital joint. Which of the following should the nurse do to ensure the client's comfort and the usefulness of the catheter?
1. Use an arm board to keep the arm straight.
2. Wrap gauze around the insertion site.
3. Place a gauze dressing over the insertion site.
4. Apply a wrist restraint to keep the arm straight.
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If an intravenous catheter has to be placed over a joint, the nurse should use an arm board to immobilize the site, prolong the life of the intravenous line, and decrease mechanical phlebitis.
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