In which of the following situations would the nurse use a larger-bore needle when administering an IV?
A) There is a risk for hemorrhage, fluctuation of vital signs, or shock, such as when a patient is scheduled for surgery
B) The patient has small veins, such as in a young child or older adult
C) Intravenous (IV) access is needed only intermittently, such as to administer IV antibodies every 6 hours
D) The patient has experienced major trauma or disease and may need rapid infusion of fluids
E) The patient has fragile veins, such as in older adults or those who have had IV medications administered repeatedly

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Larger-bore needles are used in situations where rapid infusion of fluids is necessary, such as in the case of major trauma, disease (D), or when there is a risk for hemorrhage, fluctuation of vital signs, or shock, such as before surgery (A). This allows for quicker delivery of a larger volume of fluids or blood products to stabilize the patient.

In Which of the Following Situations Would the Nurse Use