BS Nursing Clinical Practicum
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94. You are preparing to insert a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter. What is the purpose of applying a tourniquet?

A. To decrease blood flow to the extremity
B. To make the veins more visible and palpable
C. To sterilize the skin
D. To numb the area

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  • To decrease blood flow to the extremity
  • To make the veins more visible and palpable
  • To sterilize the skin
  • To numb the area

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