The nurse is observing the student nurse preparing a 6-year-old for the insertion of an intravenous catheter. Which statement by the student nurse prompts the nurse to intervene?

“We will place ice over the insertion site to numb the skin prior to inserting the IV.”. Ice should not be placed over a potential IV site; this causes the vessels to constrict, making it difficult to cannulate the vessel. Heat is the more appropriate option. The student nurse would be correct to manage expectations that there may still be discomfort with the needle stick. Asking about hand dominance is appropriate. Instructing the child to report pain will help to manage any extravasations or infiltration that may occur.

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Difficulty: 8

Topics: Communication & Documentation Pediatrics Routes of Administration

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