69 Performing a Venipuncture For Intravenous Therapy

The process of puncturing a vein, with a needle, using aseptic technique.
To administer fluids intravenously.
To administer bolus medication for investigations or treatment.
To draw blood specimen.
To administer total parenteral nutrition.
To administer blood and blood products.
Contraindications
An arteriovenous fistula in the extremity.
Mastectomy on the same side of the arm/a surgically compromised extremity.
Presence of phlebitis, infiltration or sclerosis
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