The nurse is caring for a child with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). A priority nursing intervention for this child is
1. frequent ambulation.
2. maintenance of skin integrity.
3. monitoring of fluid restriction.
4. preparation for radiographprocedures.
Answer:2
Rationale:Impairment of skin integrity can lead to bleeding in DIC. The child with DIC should be placed on bed rest.Fluids need to be monitored but will not be restricted,and DIC is not diagnosed with radiograph examination but by serum lab studies.
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