The nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral intravenous catheter into their client's basilic vein. The nurse reviews the client's chart, and notices that they had previously experienced venous thrombosis due to a peripheral IV catheter insertion on the opposite basilic vein. Which of the following interventions should be avoided to prevent the recurrence of venous thrombosis in this client?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

The nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral intravenous catheter into their client's basilic vein. The nurse reviews the client's chart, and notices that they had previously experienced venous thrombosis due to a peripheral IV catheter insertion on the opposite basilic vein. Which of the following interventions should be avoided to prevent the recurrence of venous thrombosis in this client? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Use of a larger bore IV catheter than was used for the previous insertion

Answer

Ensuring that the client is adequately hydrated

Answer

Make only two attempts to complete the venipuncture

Answer

Monitor the extremity for swelling, tenderness and redness

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