Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1856 of 2368
The nurse is choosing an IV site for a medication that is highly irritating to veins. Which choice best reduces vascular irritation?
- A small hand vein with a small cannula
- A large vein with a large cannula
- A site near a joint with a short cannula
- A vein used for the previous medication
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Correct answer: A large vein with a large cannula
A large cannula allows greater dilution of the medication and lowers the chance of vascular irritation.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administer IV Push Medications: Checking Current Status of the Client. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026