A Trauma Physician Orders an Intraosseous (IO) Infusion for an 8-Year-Old

question 2

Multiple Choice

A trauma physician orders an intraosseous (IO) infusion for an 8-year-old child. A nurse uses the EZ-IO to insert the IO infusion knowing that intraosseous infusions are used for:

• A)home antibiotic therapy.
• B)long-term nutritional support in children.
• C)delivery of fluids, electrolytes, and medications to children and adults when venous access is not attainable.
• D)delivery of fluids and medications only to children younger than 6 years old.

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