What Assessment Should the Nurse Make Before Initiating an Intravenous

question 8

Multiple Choice

What assessment should the nurse make before initiating an intravenous (IV) infusion of dextrose 5% in 0.9% normal saline solution with 10 mEq of potassium chloride for a child hospitalized with dehydration?

• A) Fluid intake
• B) Number of stools
• C) Urine output
• D) Capillary refill

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