Pediatric Emergencies
Pediatric Emergencies ( 20 Questions)
A 2-year-old child with a history of asthma is experiencing difficulty breathing, wheezing, and a persistent cough. What is the priority intervention by the nurse?
Administering a bronchodilator inhaler, such as albuterol, is the priority intervention for a child with asthma experiencing difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing.
B. Antihistamines are not the primary treatment for acute asthma exacerbations.
C. Mucolytic medications can help thin mucus but are not the first-line treatment for acute asthma symptoms.
D. Cough suppressants are not recommended for children with asthma as they can worsen respiratory distress.
A. Administering a bronchodilator inhaler, such as albuterol, is the priority intervention for a child with asthma experiencing difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing.
B. Antihistamines are not the primary treatment for acute asthma exacerbations.
C. Mucolytic medications can help thin mucus but are not the first-line treatment for acute asthma symptoms.
D. Cough suppressants are not recommended for children with asthma as they can worsen respiratory distress.