A young child is to receive an IV antibiotic packaged in 50 mL of 5% dextrose and water over 30 minutes; the nurse would do which of the following:
a. use volumetric IV pump for administration.
b. use gravity drip for administration.
c. administer the medication via IV bolus.
d. delegate the activity to a nursing assistant.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Because of the volume and time of administration, it is not appropriate for IV bolus, so it should be administered using a volumetric IV pump.
B Incorrect: Gravity drip is not appropriate when administering IV medications to children.
C Incorrect: Because of the volume and time of administration, it is not appropriate for IV bolus.
D Incorrect: IV medication administration is out of the scope of practice of a nursing assistant.
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