A severely dehydrated client requires a rapid infusion of normal saline and needs a midline IV line placed. Which staff member does the emergency department (ED) charge nurse assign to complete this task?
A. RN who is certified in the administration of oral and infused chemotherapy medications
B. RN with 2 years of experience in the emergency department who is skilled at insertion of short peripheral catheters
C. RN with 10 years of experience on a medical-surgical unit who has cared for many clients requiring IV infusions
D. RN with certified registered nurse infusion (CRNI) certification who is assigned to the emergency department for the day
Ans: D. RN with certified registered nurse infusion (CRNI) certification who is assigned to the emergency department for the day
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