ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Unit 2 Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a child who is suspected of having pertussis.
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A nurse is caring for a child who is suspected of having pertussis. The nurse should recognize that the pathophysiology of pertussis includes which of the following? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: The correct answers are C, D, and E. C: The toxins released by the bacteria in pertussis attack epithelial cell cilia, leading to the characteristic "whooping" cough. D: The infection causes inflammation in the lungs and airways, contributing to respiratory distress. E: Secretions are produced due to the infection, which are sticky and difficult to expel, leading to further respiratory complications. A: Pertussis primarily affects the respiratory tract, not just the nostrils. B: Pertussis is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, not a virus.
Therefore, B is incorrect. Overall, choices C, D, and E are correct because they accurately describe key aspects of pertussis pathophysiology, while choices A and B contain inaccuracies.
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