intravenous prefix
Question
A nurse reads that a client received intravenous fluid. In this word, what does the prefix intra- mean?
Answer
D. Within
Rationale
Intra- points to an interior location. In intravenous, the word identifies the vein as the place involved.
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- Adapted from Open RN Medical Terminology, 2nd edition: Chapter 1 Foundational Concepts - Identifying Word Parts
- Adapted from Open RN Nursing Advanced Skills: Chapter 1 Initiate IV Therapy
- Dextrose (dextrose monohydrate) intravenous prescribing information, Henry Schein, Inc.
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