A child brought to the emergency department is exhibiting significant signs of hypovolemic shock for which intravenous therapy is prescribed. The physician is unable to obtain intravenous access and decides to use intraosseous access. The nurse would prepare which site to be used?

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The proximal tibia is the most acceptable insertion site for the intraosseous (IO) needle.

A Child Brought to the Emergency Department Is Exhibiting Significant