While preparing to insert an intravenous access device into the arm of a school-age child, the child's mother ask if the device can be placed in the left hand so the child can do homework with the right hand
What should the nurse respond to the mother? A) "Let's take a look at the left hand first.".
B) "It's a doctor's decision to decide the best site.".
C) "It would be better for him to wait and be surprised.".
D) "I doubt it; most children have better veins on the right.".
A
Feedback:
Older children often express a preference regarding where they want an infusion inserted. The nondominant hand is a good suggestion to provide to the child if a preference is not requested. The doctor does not decide which arm to insert an intravenous access device. The child does not need to be surprised with placement of an intravenous access device. The nurse has no way of knowing which arm or limb will have better veins for the intravenous access device.
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