The Nurse Is Performing Venipuncture on an Elderly Client

The nurse is performing venipuncture on an elderly client.The nurse uses the blood pressure cuff instead of a tourniquet for which of the following reasons? Select all that apply.

A) It blows up the veins, making them more visible.
B) It prevents rupture of veins.
C) It distributes pressure applied to the arm more evenly.
D) It allows better distension of distal veins.
E) It prevents hemoconcentration.