A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has epiglottitis.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?

The correct answer is choiceb. Waits for 2 min between suctions.

Choice A rationale:

Inserting the catheter without applying suction is correct. Suction should only be applied while withdrawing the catheter to prevent trauma to the tracheal mucosa.

Choice B rationale:

Waiting for 2 minutes between suctions is too long.The appropriate wait time is generally around 20-30 seconds to 1 minute between suction attempts to prevent hypoxia and allow the patient to recover.

Choice C rationale:

Applying suction for 15 seconds is within the recommended duration.Suctioning should not exceed 15 seconds to avoid causing hypoxia and trauma to the tracheal mucosa.

Choice D rationale:

Encouraging the client to cough during suctioning is appropriate.Coughing helps to mobilize secretions and can make suctioning more effective.

The correct answer is choice D. Sit with the client to provide a sense of security.

A client who is experiencing a panic attack has a very high level of anxiety and a diminished ability to focus.

The nurse should stay with the client and remain calm and reassuring during the panic attack. This can help the client feel safe and supported, and reduce the intensity of the anxiety.

Choice A is wrong because atomoxetine is not an anti-anxiety medication, but a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It has no effect on reducing anxiety and can cause side effects such as insomnia, nausea, and increased blood pressure.

Choice B is wrong because encouraging the client to watch television is not a therapeutic intervention for a panic attack.

Watching television can increase the stimuli in the client’s environment, which can worsen the anxiety.

The nurse should maintain an environment with low stimulation for the client experiencing a panic attack. Dim lighting, few people, and minimal distractions can assist the nurse to decrease the client’s level of anxiety.

Choice C is wrong because teaching the client how to meditate is not appropriate during a panic attack.

Meditation is a relaxation technique that can be helpful for preventing or reducing anxiety, but it requires concentration and focus, which are impaired in a panic attack. The nurse should teach the client how to meditate when the client is calm and receptive, not when the client is in crisis.