avoiding nerve injury from venipuncture

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by avoiding high-risk superficial nerve areas for venipuncture and by frequent documentation of IV site assessments. Nerve injury related to venipuncture is one of the most common areas of nursing malpractice, in which the nurse or phlebotomist is identified as the primary defendant. Remember - listen to the patient! Remove the IV device or needle

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