What should the nurse assess to determine the method of transportation for a pediatric patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Age
b. Race
c. Vital signs
d. Distance to travel
e. Level of consciousness
ANS: A, D, E
The means by which the child is transported within the unit and to other parts of the hospital depends on age, level of consciousness, and how far the child must travel.
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