An infant is brought to the emergency room with dehydration due to vomiting. After several failed attempts to start an IV, the nurse observes a scalp vein. When accessing the scalp vein, the nurse should use a(an)
A) 18-gauge needle
B) Winged infusion needle
C) Intermittent infusion device
D) Central venous access
Ans: B
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