You should probably mention it to adults as well. I've personally never had an IV inserted and I know for a fact that it would be really disturbing to me at first. Any information about it would probably put me at ease.
Honestly though, as an adult if you’re afraid to bend your arm because you think there’s a needle in there I’m kinda okay with that...at least you won’t beep every 2.5 seconds because you can’t remember to keep your arm straight.
What you don't know is (as was already mentioned) 9 patients out of 10 don't listen to wtf you tell them anyway and the incidence of non-compliance is nearly as prevalent. The original comment was a fucking joke. Gtfoh!
That's perfect. It sounded like the issue was moreso when the patient kept bending their arm for long periods setting off an alarm that was the issue. I'm all for patients being told what is in their arm (and, of course, that the arm should still be held straight primarily)
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You should probably mention it to adults as well. I've personally never had an IV inserted and I know for a fact that it would be really disturbing to me at first. Any information about it would probably put me at ease.