A nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral IV catheter into a client's arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help dilate the vein?

Instruct the client to flex their arm with the hand open.

Dangle the client's arm over the edge of the bed.

Apply a cool compress to the vein for 10 min.

Stroke the skin near the vein in an upward direction.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Dangling the client's arm over the edge of the bed helps dilate the vein by increasing venous pressure due to gravity. Flexing the arm with the hand open does not affect venous dilation and may cause muscle tension that can impede insertion. Applying a cool compress constricts rather than dilates the vein by causing vasoconstriction. Stroking the skin near the vein may irritate or damage the vein and does not promote dilation.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

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