The nurse understands that the method of choice for administration of parenteral analgesics to children is:
a. IV push. c. via a soluset.
b. intramuscular. d. via a syringe pump.
ANS: A
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A Correct: IV bolus is the method of choice for administering parenteral analgesia, because it provides rapid response by administering it into the port closest to the child.
B Incorrect: The IM route can be painful and has a slower response than IV bolus.
C Incorrect: This IV method provides a slower response, because the medication flows away from the child.
D Incorrect: This IV method provides a slower response than IV bolus, because the medication must travel from the pump to the child.
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