A child brought to the emergency department is exhibiting significant signs of hypovolemic shock for which intravenous therapy is prescribed
The physician is unable to obtain intravenous access and decides to use intraosseous access. The nurse would prepare which site to be used?
A) Proximal tibia
B) Distal radius
C) Patella
D) Femur
Ans: A
Feedback:
The proximal tibia is the most acceptable insertion site for the intraosseous (IO) needle.
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