A Preschool-Age Child Has Moderate Dehydration and Needs a Rapid

question 2

Multiple Choice

A preschool-age child has moderate dehydration and needs a rapid bolus of fluids. To provide atraumatic care and administer fluids most effectively, what action will the nurse take?

• A) Wait until the child is sleeping to insert the IV.
• B) Ask the child's parents to restrain the child during venipuncture so fluids may be administered.
• C) Request an order for nasogastric (NG) fluids to avoid the trauma of venipuncture.
• D) Use a lidocaine preparation prior to insertion of the IV needle.

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