The Nurse Is Having Difficulty Inserting a Large Caliber Intravenous

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is having difficulty inserting a large caliber intravenous catheter to facilitate fluid resuscitation to a hypotensive trauma patient.The nurse recommends which of the following emergency procedures to facilitate rapid fluid administration?

• A) Placement of an intraosseous catheter
• B) Placement of a central line
• C) Insertion of a femoral catheter by a trauma surgeon
• D) Rapid transfer to the operating room

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