The Physician Has Ordered a Peripheral IV to Be Inserted

The physician has ordered a peripheral IV to be inserted before the patient goes for computed tomography. What should the nurse do when selecting a site on the hand or arm for insertion of an IV catheter?

A) Choose a hairless site if available.
B) Consider potential effects on the patients mobility when selecting a site.
C) Have the patient briefly hold his arm over his head before insertion.
D) Leave the tourniquet on for at least 3 minutes.