Which is the appropriate action of the nurse when selecting a vein for IV placement?

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Use the most distal site in the nondominant arm,if possible.Select a well-dilated vein.Methods to foster venous distention include place the extremity in a dependent position if possible and stroke from distal to proximal below the proposed venipuncture site.Apply warmth to the extremity for several minutes,for example,with a warm washcloth.Vigorous friction and multiple tapping of a vein,especially in older adults,can cause hematoma and/or venous constriction.Avoid vein selection in areas with tenderness,pain,infection,or wounds,or extremities affected by previous stroke (CVA),paralysis,mastectomy,or dialysis graft.Choose a site that will not interfere with the patient's activities of daily living (ADLs).

Which Is the Appropriate Action of the Nurse When Selecting