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

question 5

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)Apply a eutectic mixture of local anesthetic (EMLA) just before inserting an intravenous line.
• 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 powdered lidocaine preparation prior to insertion of the intravenous needle.

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