Practice Question
During a venipuncture procedure, a nurse is unable to obtain blood from a patient's antecubital vein after two attempts. What should be the nurses next course of action.
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Request assistance from another nurse or healthcare professional.
Rationale:
🔷 After two unsuccessful venipuncture attempts, the nurse should stop and seek assistance to prevent tissue trauma and client discomfort.
🔷 Most institutional policies limit attempts to two per clinician to maintain vein integrity.
🔷 Additional attempts can lead to hematoma formation, phlebitis, or nerve injury.
🔷 The assisting nurse may select a different site or use advanced techniques (e.g., ultrasound-guided).
🔷 This action prioritizes client safety and professional collaboration.
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During a venipuncture procedure, a nurse is unable to obtain blood from a patient's antecubital vein after two attempts. What should be the nurses next course of action?
Answer Choices:
A. Request assistance from another nurse or healthcare professional.
B. Switch to using a butterfly needle and try again on the same arm.
C. Ask the patient to drink water to hydrate and try again after 15 minutes.
D. Attempt venipuncture on the same site using a different needle.
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Adult Health
- Answer Choices: 4