Which of the following sites should be avoided when initiating an intravenous
infusion?
-The left arm of a patient who has a history of a left-sided mastectomy.
-An area of venous bifurcation or palpation of valves.
-Side of paralysis.
An adult patient developed a complication with his IV and it had to be removed,
yet continued IV fluids were needed. Which site would be most appropriate for
the nurse to choose?
Proximal to the previous IV site.