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6 years ago
The nurse is caring for a child with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). A priority nursing intervention for this child is:
 
  1. Frequent ambulation.
  2. Maintenance of skin integrity.
  3. Monitoring of fluid restriction.
  4. Preparation for x-ray procedures.
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Rationale:
1. The child with DIC should be placed on bedrest.
2. Impairment of skin integrity can lead to bleeding in DIC.
3. Fluids need to be monitored, but will not be restricted.
4. DIC is not diagnosed with x-ray examination but by serum lab studies.
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