A nurse is attempting to obtain venous access on a 2-month-old infant. Which cannula size should the nurse select for use with this client?

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The most appropriate size for peripheral intravenous catheterization in an infant of this age is typically a 22- to 24-gauge over-the-needle catheter. The other options listed are either too large or meant for a different type of access (such as a scalp vein).

A Nurse Is Attempting to Obtain Venous Access on a 2-Month-Old