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Kthamas

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An infant is brought to the emergency room with dehydration due to vomiting. After several failed attempts to start an IV, the nurse observes a scalp vein. When accessing the scalp vein, the nurse should use a(an)
 
  A) 18-gauge needle
  B) Winged infusion needle
  C) Intermittent infusion device
  D) Central venous access

Question 2

Which of the following fluids should be administered slowly to prevent circulatory overload?
 
  A) 0.9 NaCl
  B) 0.45 NaCl
  C) Dextrose 5
  D) 5 NaCl


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elizabethrperez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


Kthamas

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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