The nurse is preparing to administer respiratory medications to a child hospitalized with asthma. By which most frequently used route will the medication be administered?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Aerosol (A), via nebulizer or inhaler, is the most frequent route for asthma medications in hospitalized children (e.g., albuterol). It delivers drugs like bronchodilators directly to airways, rapidly relieving bronchospasm with minimal systemic effects ideal for acute settings. Intravenous (B) suits emergencies (e.g., status asthmaticus) with steroids or theophylline, but it's less common. Subcutaneous (C) is rare epinephrine is historical, not routine. Oral (D) steroids or leukotriene modifiers are slower, for maintenance. Aerosol's targeted, fast action dominates inpatient asthma care, a nursing standard to optimize respiratory relief and monitor response.

Correct Answer: B

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Correct Answer: A

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Correct Answer: D

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Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Goblet cells (D) secrete mucus in the respiratory tract (Page 5, Ans: E). These unicellular glands (10% of epithelium) produce 100 mL/day, trapping debris (Page 2, Q11A). Squamous (A) lines alveoli. Pneumothorax (B) is a condition. Bronchioles (C) conduct air. D's protective role unlike A's structural one shields airways, per anatomy.