Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 735 of 2368
Which peripheral IV catheter size is often preferred for a frail older adult?
- 14 gauge
- 16 gauge
- 18 gauge
- 22 gauge
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Correct answer: 22 gauge
Frail older adults and children have smaller vasculature, so a 22-gauge catheter is often preferred.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Initiate IV Therapy: Catheter Size and Type Selection. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026