Multiple Choice
A nurse is selecting a site to insert an intravenous (IV) catheter on an adult. Which actions will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
A) Check for contraindications to the extremity.
B) Start proximally and move distally on the arm.
C) Choose a vein with minimal curvature.
D) Choose the patient's dominant arm.
E) Select a vein that is rigid.
F) Avoid areas of flexion.
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