The nurse prepares to relocate an intravenous catheter because of signs of infiltration. The IV was located in the patient's nondominant hand.Which criterion would be best for the nurse to use when deciding on the location of the new intravenous (IV) site?
A) Use a site distal to the original site.
B) Place it wherever a vein is suitable.
C) Place the new site at a venous bifurcation.
D) Continue to use the nondominant extremity.
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