The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Needs to Have

The nurse is caring for a patient who needs to have a peripheral intravenous catheter placed. When the patient requests to have the intravenous (IV) started in the foot, what is the best response by the nurse?

A) "There is an increased risk of infection if an IV is started in your feet or legs."
B) "There is an increased risk of a clot or inflammation if an IV is started in your foot."
C) "Placing an IV in your foot decreases blood flow to your feet."
D) "Placing an IV in your foot is more painful."