The most important nursing action for a child with

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The most important nursing action for a child with epiglottitis is

A. Administer antibiotics B. Ensure airway C. Give fluids D. Reduce fever

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Airway B is the priority in epiglottitis, per document p33, 8.

The most important observation post-tonsillectomy is

A. Fever B. Pain C. Swallowing D. Thirst

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Frequent swallowing C indicates bleeding, per document p45, .

The nurse should monitor a child with a tracheostomy for

A. Airway obstruction B. Infection C. Skin breakdown D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All D are critical risks, per document p52, .

A child with cystic fibrosis requires

A. Chest physiotherapy B. High-calorie diet C. Antibiotics D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All D manage cystic fibrosis, per document p56, 3.

The nurse should monitor a child with heart failure for

A. Edema B. Tachycardia C. Poor feeding D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All D are heart failure signs, per document p59, 0.

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