A 35-year-old client with a three-day history of vomiting is admitted with dehydration. The provider prescribes 1 liter of normal saline solution to infuse over 4 hours. As the nurse prepares to insert an intravenous (IV) catheter, she’s unable to palpate the vein at the intended insertion site. How does the nurse proceed?
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A 4-year-old child presents for a well-child visit. The parents report the child is doing well, has a good appetite, and has been meeting developmental milestones appropriately. Two months ago, the child was treated with antibiotics for an upper respiratory tract infection. Otherwise, the child is quite healthy. Upon assessment, the nurse notes a left-sided flank mass. The child denies urinary issues including pain or frequency, and the parents report that the child has had no incontinence episodes for a full year. The urinalysis is normal with the exception of 2+ blood. The nurse prepares to educate the family on which condition that most likely explains the child’s symptoms?
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The nurse assesses for which skill in the 6-month-old infant?
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