Which action would the nurse perform to best ensure effective insertion of a venous access device into a patients arm?1. Which action would the nurse perform to best ensure effective insertion of a venous access device into a patient's arm? Anchor the vein by placing a thumb 1 to 2 inches below the site. Insert the device tip at a 45-degree angle distal to the proposed site.
When assessing an extremity for a vein for IV access which is the appropriate technique for palpating a vein?Lightly palpate vein with your index and middle fingers, while stretching it to prevent rolling. If the patient is elderly, apply tourniquet carefully as not to pinch the skin, may cause skin tears. If necessary apply it over the patient gown. STEP 5: Select Your Insertion Site!
Which action will the nurse take to minimize a patients risk for injury when applying a dressing to an infusion site?Which action will the nurse take to minimize a patient's risk for injury when applying a dressing to an infusion site? Use aseptic technique throughout the process.
How will the nurse minimize the risk for infection when changing a patient's IV catheter site dressing?Cleaning beyond the size of the dressing reduces microorganisms under the dressing thus reducing risk of infection. The antiseptic must be dry for it to have antiseptic properties and to allow the dressing to adhere to the skin.
|