The nurse is preparing to administer an IV medication to a pediatric client. Which method would be the most appropriate for the nurse to use?
1. Intermittent intravenous infusion
2. Volume-controlled infusion
3. Intravenous bolus infusion
4. Intravenous push injection
Correct Answer: 2
Pediatric clients are at risk for fluid overload if too much fluid is administered over a short period of time. As a result, volume-controlled infusions are the safest method of administering fluid to pediatric clients, because they limit the amount of fluid given at any one time. Bolus, push, and intermittent IV infusions may be used cautiously, but are not the best method of administration.
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