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A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a 3-year-old child who has suspected epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan nurse take?

Prepare a cool mist tent.

Suction the child's oropharynx.

Prepare to assist with intubation.

Obtain a throat culture.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. A cool mist tent may be helpful for other respiratory conditions but is not the priority in epiglottitis.

B. Suctioning the oropharynx can cause further airway irritation and increase the risk of airway obstruction.

C. Epiglottitis can rapidly lead to airway obstruction, and intubation may be necessary to secure the airway.

D. Obtaining a throat culture is contraindicated as it may trigger airway closure.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Privately interviewing the client is the first step in assessing the possibility of elder abuse and gathering detailed information.

B. Notifying risk management is necessary after abuse is confirmed or suspected, but it is not the first step.

C. Informing the transferring agency is not appropriate until further investigation.

D. Contacting the family may not be appropriate if they are suspected of abuse.

Correct Answer is {"dropdown-group-1":"A","dropdown-group-2":"A"}

Explanation

Hypostatic pneumonia: The client's immobility due to paraplegia increases the risk of fluid accumulation in the lungs, leading to infection.
Immobility: Prolonged immobility is a significant risk factor for hypostatic pneumonia, as it impairs normal lung drainage and promotes bacterial growth

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System	Findings
General	Adult child accompanying parent reports decline in client, expressing concern over memory and thought process, appetite, and self-care. Adult child states, "My sibling and I hired help at home for my parent. We thought that would help but it has not.. I found the title to the car today, signed over to me.
Physical	Client makes poor eye contact, speaks in a monotone voice, and has a lack of facial expression. Client reports sleeping 7 hr a night and getting up "once or twice per night to go to the bathroom. Client reports not wanting to eat anymore. Client reports not wanting to eat anymore. Client's child reports their parent has lost about 8 lb in the past month. Heart rate 68/min
Affect	Client says, "Why don't you just leave me? I am of no use."

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a 3-year-old child who has suspected epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan nurse take?

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