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mcmcdaniel

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A 2-year-old child comes to the emergency department with dehydration and hypovolemic shock. What best explains why an intraosseous infusion is started?
 
  a. It is less painful for small children.
  b. Rapid venous access is not possible.
  c. Antibiotics must be started immediately.
  d. Long-term central venous access is not possible.

Question 2

When teaching a mother how to administer eyedrops, where should the nurse tell her to place them?
 
  a. In the conjunctival sac that is formed when the lower lid is pulled down
  b. Carefully under the upper eyelid while it is gently pulled upward
  c. On the sclera while the child looks to the side
  d. Anywhere as long as drops contact the eye's surface



Leostella20

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
In situations in which rapid establishment of systemic access is vital and venous access is hampered, such as peripheral circulatory collapse and hypovolemic shock, intraosseous infusion provides a rapid, safe lifesaving alternative. The procedure is painful, and local anesthesia and systemic analgesia are given. Antibiotics could be given when vascular access is obtained. Long-term central venous access is time consuming, and intraosseous infusion is used in an emergency situation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The lower lid is pulled down, forming a small conjunctival sac. The solution or ointment is applied to this area. The medication should not be administered directly on the eyeball.



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