Which of the following catheters should be used when initiating an intravenous line on an adult patient who may need large amounts of fluid?
a. 22 -gauge
b. 24- gauge
c. 16 -gauge
d. A butterfly-type catheter
c
Rationale: a. A 22 -gauge catheter is not suitable for volume expansion due to the small amount of fluid that can be given.
b. A 24- gauge is not suitable for volume expansion due to the small amount of fluid that can be given.
c. Correct.
d. A butterfly-type catheter is not suitable for volume expansion due to the small amount of fluid that can be given.
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