RN ATI Pediatric Nursing Proctored Exam with NGN 2023 -Nurselytic

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A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a 3-year-old child who has suspected epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Prepare to assist with intubation. Epiglottitis is a medical emergency where the epiglottis becomes inflamed and can lead to airway obstruction. Intubation may be necessary to secure the airway and ensure the child can breathe. It is a priority action to maintain the child's oxygenation and ventilation. Obtaining a throat culture (
B) can be important for diagnosis but is not the immediate priority. Suctioning the child's oropharynx (
C) can trigger a spasm and worsen the obstruction. Cool mist tent (
D) is not indicated in the management of epiglottitis.

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