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Practice Exercise 2 ( 10 Questions)

Question 1 of 10 :

A 5-month-old infant with RSV bronchiolitis is in respiratory distress. The baby has copious secretions, increased work of breathing, cyanosis, and a respiratory rate of 78. What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?

A Attempt to calm the infant by placing him in his mother's lap and offering him a bottle.

B Alert the physician to the situation and ask for an order for a stat chest radiograph.

C Suction secretions, provide 100% oxygen via mask, and anticipate respiratory failure.

D Bring the emergency equipment to the room and begin bag-valve-mask ventilation.

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