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When preparing to start an IV on a patient, I will make sure to do the following, except:
When preparing to start an IV on a patient, I will make sure to do the following, except:
Apply dry heat to extremity for several minutes.
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Assess patient for allergy to iodine, adhesive, latex, or chlorhexidine (CHG).
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Select site distal to previous venipuncture site, sclerosed or hardened veins, previous infiltrations or extravasations, areas of venous valves, or phlebitic vessels.
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Positioning upper extremity lower than heart, have patient open and close fist slowly, and lightly stroke vein downward.
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 Use most distal vein sites in dominant arm if possible.
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