A pediatric intensive care unit nurse is preparing to obtain an I.V. access using an infant's scalp vein. The nurse is thinking critically about which type of catheter to use. What are the advantages of over-the-needle catheter (ONCs) needles over metal scalp vein needles?
A) ONCs are radiopaque.
B) ONCs are patent longer than scalp vein needles.
C) ONCs have decreased infiltration risks.
D) ONCs have a low incidence of mechanical phlebitis.
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