A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for parenteral therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when initiating IV therapy?

Insert the IV catheter using the Z-track technique.

Insert the IV catheter with the bevel down.

Remove the roller clamp from the tubing prior to IV insertion.

Apply the tourniquet 5 to 10 cm (about 2 to 4 in) above the IV insertion site.