An infant with diarrhea is dehydrated. IV fluids have been ordered to restore fluid balance. The nurse can use which of the following devices to help prevent fluid overload:
a. Buretrol
b. Piggyback
c. 10-drop infusion set
d. 15-drop infusion set
A
A Buretrol or other in-line volume control device is often used because they hold 100-150 ml of fluid. Only that fluid can be administered at one time. A piggyback set-up would be used to infuse a dose of medication, not a continuous infusion. A 10- or 15-drop infusion set would not protect the child from fluid overload.
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