A Patient Admitted to an Emergency Department with Trauma After

A patient admitted to an emergency department with trauma after a motorcycle accident needs blood drawn.The patient has a fracture of the right arm that is splinted, lacerations of both legs, and IV fluids infusing in the left antecubital space.Which is the most appropriate intervention for a nurse to use to collect the required blood specimens?

A) Access a vein in the foot for specimen collection.
B) Request insertion of a central line to use for blood collection and IV access as needed.
C) Stop the IV infusion for 2 minutes and then access a site below the IV.
D) Use a butterfly needle to access a vein in the right hand.

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