The nurse has been caring for 12-year-old Damion during his 5-day hospitalization. The child's IV has infiltrated and the care provider is getting ready to change the IV line site
Which of the following statements made by the nurse would be appropriate in supporting the child?
A) "Damion, I will be back after your IV is in place."
B) "Would you like me to stay with you Damion or are you OK alone?"
C) "Damion is left-handed and likes to draw; an IV site in his right arm would be best."
D) "The nurses on the unit know Damion well so maybe a nurse could start the IV."
C
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