Which infusion device does the nurse select for the older adult client with a medical diagnosis of "dehydration"?
a. Cassette pump
b. Elastomeric balloons
c. Volumetric controller
d. Syringe pump
A
An older adult client who has dehydration will require a large fluid volume that is accurately measured by using a cassette pump during the infusion. Volumetric controllers count drops for administered volume and are inherently inaccurate because of variation in drop size. A syringe pump is accurate but not appropriate for a large volume. Elastomeric balloons are used to deliver intermittent medications.
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