ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
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A child with acute epiglottitis
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A nurse is admitting a child who has acute epiglottitis. Which of the following action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: initiate droplet isolation precaution. Acute epiglottitis is a medical emergency caused by inflammation of the epiglottis, leading to airway obstruction. Droplet isolation helps prevent the spread of infection.
Choice B is incorrect as placing the child in a supine position can worsen airway obstruction.
Choice C is incorrect as oxygen saturation should be monitored continuously, not every 4 hours.
Choice D is incorrect as obtaining a throat culture can potentially trigger a gag reflex and worsen the child's condition.
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