Question

a nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral iv catheter into a client arm. which of the following action should the nurse take to help dilate the vain?

1. Instruct the client to Flex their arm with the hand open
2. Stroke the skin near the vein in an upward direction
3. Apply a cool compress to the vein for 10 minutes
4. Dangle the client’s arm over the edge of the bed

Answer 1

Answer is D ;- Dangle the client's arm over the edge of the bed.-this promotes venous filling,as gravity slows down the venous return thus veins get dilated.

Option A-will not help in dilation as hand is open ,also flexed ,no chances of venous filling.

B-veins have nerve endings, stroking causes pain,while stroking they contract to the painful stimuli making

them more harder to find.

C-cold compression actually decrease the blood flow to the area, instead of this hot compression can promote venous filling.