The nurse is having difficulty inserting a large caliber intravenous catheter to facilitate fluid resuscitation to a hypotensive trauma patient.The nurse recommends which of the following emergency procedures to facilitate rapid fluid administration?
A) Placement of an intraosseous catheter
B) Placement of a central line
C) Insertion of a femoral catheter by a trauma surgeon
D) Rapid transfer to the operating room

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Infusion of volume is required for optimal fluid resuscitation and may be achieved through large caliber venous cannulation or intraosseous access.A central line or femoral vein access may be obtained by the physician,but the procedure requires time.Transport to the operating room is not a priority in the goal to obtain intravenous access for fluid resuscitation.

The Nurse Is Having Difficulty Inserting a Large Caliber Intravenous