A parent brings an 18-month-old toddler to the pediatric emergency department for abdominal pain and stool mixed with blood and mucus. The pain is recurring three to four times an hour. Which intervention will the nurse initiate first?

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Initiating intravenous access is the first priority in this scenario to ensure that the child is stabilized and ready for further interventions, such as fluid resuscitation or administration of medications.

A Parent Brings an 18-Month-Old Toddler to the Pediatric Emergency