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Practice Question

A nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy for a client. Which of the following sites should the nurse use to place the peripheral IV catheter?

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Correct Answer:

No dominant dorsal venous arch

Rationale:

💉Choosing the non-dominant hand preserves function and reduces accidental dislodgement risk during routine client activities.

🧪Initiating access at a distal site like the dorsal venous arch maintains options for proximal cannulation if infiltration or phlebitis occurs.

🛡️Avoiding the antecubital region for routine therapy lowers infection and phlebitis risks and prevents interference with mobility.

🧭Selecting a soft, straight, well-filled vein improves catheter success and minimizes complications such as infiltration and nerve irritation.


📌Core Message

Using the non-dominant hand’s distal dorsal venous arch supports safety by preserving function and maintaining proximal sites for future access.

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This question is from RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam-2 which contains 65 questions.

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RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam-2

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  • Category: RN Nursing Exams
  • Subcategory: ATI Exams (RN)
  • Domain: PHARMACOLOGY (RN ati)
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